worry

名词

UK/ˈwʌr.i/
US/ˈwɝː.i/

定义 worry 名词

  1. B1Countable(可數名詞)

    a problem or situation that causes feelings of unease and fear

    焦慮;憂懅

    • concerns about one's health

      對健康的擔憂

    • financial anxieties

      財務上的焦慮

    • For many elderly people, staying warm during winter is a major source of worry.

      對許多老年人來說,在冬天保持溫暖是一個主要的擔憂來源。

  2. B2Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    a state of anxiety and fear about actual or potential issues

    擔憂;焦慮;憂慮

    • Unemployment and health problems can both cause a great deal of worry.

      失業和健康問題都可能造成很大的擔憂。

    • It was quite obvious that Anna felt no worry about her husband's flirtations.

      很明顯,安娜對她丈夫的調情毫不擔心。

    • It's normal to have worries about the future.

      對未來有擔憂是正常的。

片语 worry 名词

  • no worries

    Used to assure someone that a situation is acceptable, even if a minor problem or mistake has occurred.

    (用於告知某人)不必擔心,沒關係。

    "I'm so sorry, I lost your report." "No worries, I can print another one."

    「對不起,我把你的報告弄丟了。」「沒關係,我可以再印一份。」

动词

UK/ˈwʌr.i/
US/ˈwɝː.i/

定义 worry 动词

emotion(情緒)

  1. A2Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to experience anxious and fearful thoughts about potential problems or unpleasant situations

    感到擔心;焦慮;憂慮

    • Try not to worry; there's nothing you can do to alter the current situation.

      試著不要擔心;你無法改變目前的情況。

    • Don't worry; she will be fine.

      別擔心;她會沒事的。

    • It is unwise to worry about things you cannot control.

      擔心你無法控制的事情是不明智的。

  2. B2Transitive(及物動詞)

    to cause someone to feel anxious and fearful due to potential issues or unpleasant circumstances

    使擔憂;使焦慮

    • Your failure to write caused your mother significant worry.

      你沒有寫信讓你的母親非常擔憂。

    • His lack of communication is starting to worry me.

      他缺乏溝通開始讓我擔心。

    • The persistent lack of rainfall is beginning to worry people.

      持續缺乏降雨開始讓人們感到擔憂。

behavior(行為)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    If a dog worries another animal, it chases, harasses, and potentially bites it.

    (狗)追逐、騷擾或咬(其他動物)

    • Any dog found worrying sheep in these fields will be shot immediately.

      任何在這些田地裡騷擾羊群的狗將被立即射殺。

成语

  • not to worry

    An expression used to reassure someone that there is no need to be anxious or upset about a problem or unexpected event.

    不用擔心

    Not to worry, we still have time to catch the train.

    別擔心,我們還有時間趕上火車。

  • Don't worry your pretty little head

    An expression used to tell someone not to worry, often considered condescending or offensive as it suggests the person is not intelligent enough to understand a particular matter.

    (帶冒犯意味地告訴對方)不必擔心

    "Don't worry your pretty little head about the details of this report; I will take care of it."

    「別為這份報告的細節煩惱了,我會處理的。」

  • don't worry your pretty little head

    A condescending phrase used to tell someone not to worry, implying they are not intelligent enough to understand a situation.

    (帶冒犯意味地告訴對方)不必擔心

    "I can't make heads or tails of these complicated financial reports." "Don't worry your pretty little head about it, I'll take care of it."

    「我完全看不懂這些複雜的財務報告。」「別擔心你漂亮的小腦袋了,我會處理的。」

片语动词 worry

  • worry at something

    to repeatedly shake, pull, or handle something

    摇晃、拉扯或觸摸(某物)

    The puppy worried at his toy, trying to get it to make a noise.

    小狗不斷地擺弄他的玩具,試圖讓它發出聲音。