concern noun ⇨concern (concern for her safety)⇨business1 (none of your concern)⇨issue (social concerns)⇨sympathy (the parents' concern for their children)concern verb ⇨affect (It doesn't concern you.)⇨apply2 (This chapter is concerned with…)⇨worry2 (What concerns me is…)
concern
noun
concern ♦︎ worry ♦︎ anxiety ♦︎ apprehension ♦︎ unease ♦︎ angst ♦︎ agitationThese are all words for the state of worrying about something, or for things that cause you to worry.这些词均表示担心、忧虑或担忧的事。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺下图显示这些词所表达担忧的程度
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anxiety
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concern
apprehension
worry
angst
agitation
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆concern / worry / anxiety / apprehension / unease / angst over / about sth◆concern / worry / anxiety / apprehension / unease that...◆great / considerable / growing concern / worry / anxiety / apprehension / unease / agitation◆deep concern / anxiety / unease◆to express concern / your worries / anxiety / apprehension / unease◆to voice your concern / unease◆to share your concerns / worries◆to cause concern / anxiety / apprehension / unease■concern [uncountable, countable] (ratherformal) a feeling of worry, especially one that is shared by many people; sth that worries people（尤指很多人共同的）担心，忧虑；担心（或忧虑）的事◆She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety.她已四天不见踪影，大家都很担心她的安全。◆The report expressed concern over continuing high unemployment.报告表达了对失业率居高不下的忧虑。 see also concern ⇨ worryverb2, concerned ⇨ worried■worry [uncountable, countable] the state of worrying about sth; sth that worries you担忧；忧虑；令人担忧（或发愁）的事◆He claims the illness was caused by stress and worry.他声称这个病是由压力和忧虑引起的。◆He was sick with worry.他担心得要命。◆financial / family worries财务上的／家庭中的烦恼 see also worried ⇨ worried■anxiety / /æŋˈzaɪəti/ / [uncountable, countable] the state of feeling nervous or worried; a worry or fear about sth焦虑；忧虑；担心；害怕◆Some hospital patients experience high levels of anxiety.有些住院病人十分焦虑不安。◆She felt a nagging anxiety that could not be relieved.她感到有一种无法缓解而又挥之不去的焦虑。 see also anxious ⇨ worriedNOTE辨析 Concern, worry or anxiety?Worry is a more informal word than concern and anxiety, although in informal English it is more common to use the expression be worried than any of these nouns. Worry and anxiety are especially used to refer to personal matters; a concern often affects many people.比起concern和anxiety，worry较不正式，尽管在非正式英语中用be worried比用这些名词更常见。worry和anxiety尤指个人问题，concern常指影响很多人的问题。■apprehension / /ˌæprɪˈhenʃn/ / [uncountable, countable] (ratherformal) worry or fear that sth unpleasant may happen忧虑；担心；恐惧◆There is growing apprehension that fighting will begin again.人们越发担心战火会重燃。◆She felt some apprehension at seeing him again.她对再次见到他感到有些害怕。 see also apprehensive ⇨ worried■unease / /ʌnˈiːz/ / [uncountable, singular] the feeling of being slightly worried or unhappy about sth不安；忧虑◆He was unable to hide his unease at the way the situation was developing.他无法掩饰对局势演变的忧虑。 see also uneasy ⇨ worried■angst / /æŋst/ / [uncountable] a feeling of anxiety and worry about a situation, or about your life（对形势、事态、生活的）忧虑，焦虑◆songs full of teenage angst充满青少年焦虑的歌曲■agitation [uncountable] worry and anxiety that you show by behaving in a nervous way（表现出来的）焦虑不安，忧虑，烦乱◆Dot arrived in a state of great agitation.多特到达时十分焦虑不安。◆He started to pace up and down the room in agitation.他开始烦躁不安地在房间里踱来踱去。 see also agitate ⇨ shake4, agitated ⇨ restless
business1
noun
none of your business不关你的事Thank you for your business.谢谢您的惠顾。business ♦︎ concern ♦︎ preserve ♦︎ affairThese are all words for sth that concerns a particular person, group or organization.这些词均表示与某个人、群体或机构相关的事。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆(a) private / personal business / concern / affair◆sth is sb's own business / concern / affair◆to be none of sb's business / concern◆sth is no business / concern of sb's■business [singular] something that is a particular person's or organization's responsibility or that they have a right to know about（某人或某机构）负责的事，有权知道的事◆It is the business of the police to protect the community.警察的职责是保护附近居民。◆My private life is none of your business(= you do not have a right to know about it).我的私生活与你无关。◆It's no business of yours who I invite to the party.你无权过问我邀请谁参加聚会。◆I shall make it my business to find out who is responsible.我要亲自查出是谁的责任。■concern [countable, usually singular] (formal) sb/sth's business（某人或某机构）负责的事，有权知道的事◆This matter is their concern.这件事由他们负责。◆How much money I make is none of your concern.我赚多少钱没有必要告诉你。NOTE辨析 Business or concern?There is no real difference in meaning between these words, but concern is more formal, used mostly in written English. Both are used in the phrase sth is sb's business/concern but only business is used in the phrase sth is the business of sth.这两个词在含义上没有实质差别，但concern较正式，大多用在书面语中。二者均可用于短语sth is sb's business/concern，但只有business可用于短语sth is the business of sth◆It is the concern of the police to protect the community.You can make it your business to do sth, meaning that you decide that you have a right to do or know sth, and will do it or find out about it; concern is not used in this way. * make it one's business to do sth指某人认为自己有权做或知道某事，且决意去做或查明；concern不能这么用◆I shall make it my concern to find out who is responsible.■preserve [singular] an activity, job or interest that is thought to be suitable for one particular person or group of people（活动、工作或兴趣被视为某人或某群体的）专属领域◆Higher education is no longer the preserve of the wealthy.高等教育再也不是富人的专利了。◆I began my career in the days when nursing was a female preserve.我开始工作的时候，护理工作是女性专属的领域。■affair [singular] (ratherformal) sb/sth's business个人的事◆How I spend my money is my affair.我如何用钱是我自己的事。◆The details of your relationship should be a private affair.你们关系的详细情况应该是私事。ⓘ Affair can be used in the same way as businessand concern in the phrase That's my business/concern/affair. However, you cannot say that sth is ◆none of sb's affair or ◆no affair of sb'sHowever, it is quite common to say that sth is, or should be a private/personal affair.和business、concern一样，affair可用在短语That's my business/concern/affair（那是我的事）中，但不能说sth is none of sb's affair或sth is no affair of sb's。不过，a private/personal affair（私事）倒是很普遍的说法。
issue
noun
➡ See also the entry for ⇨ subject另见subject条issue ♦︎ matter ♦︎ question ♦︎ concern ♦︎ itemThese are all words for sth that people are discussing or need to deal with.这些词均表示正在讨论的或有待处理的问题、事项。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an issue / a matter / a question / an item relating to / concerning sth◆on an issue / a matter / a question◆an important issue / matter / question / concern / item◆a vital / key / major / serious / general / complex issue / matter / question / concern◆a controversial / contentious / sensitive issue / matter / question / item◆a difficult / delicate issue / matter / question◆the basic / fundamental / underlying issue / question / concern◆a / an political / moral / technical / economic / ethical / practical issue / matter / question / concern◆to discuss / consider / deal with / tackle / raise an issue / a matter / a question / a concern / an item◆to examine / explore / focus on / address an issue / a matter / a question / a concern◆to debate an issue / a matter / a question / an item◆to look at / touch on / bring up / broach / debate / clarify / decide / settle an issue / a matter / a question◆an issue / a matter / a question arises■issue [countable] something important that people are discussing or arguing about重要议题；争论的问题◆The union plans to raise the issue of overtime.工会打算提出加班的问题。◆This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it.这是个重大问题，我们需要多花些时间考虑。◆She usually writes about environmental issues.她通常写环境方面的题材。◆You're just avoiding the issue.你只不过是在回避问题。◆Don't confuse the issue.不要把问题弄复杂。◆What you say is interesting, but it does not affect the point at issue here.你说的很有意思，但与现在讨论的问题无关。■matter [countable] something that you must discuss or deal with（须讨论或处理的）事情，问题◆It's a private matter.这是件私事。◆I always consulted him on matters of policy.我总是向他咨询一些政策方面的问题。◆The incident is definitely a matter for the police.这事肯定须由警方处理。◆That's a matter for you to take up with your boss.这个问题你得去和你的老板交涉。◆I don't have much experience in these matters.在这些事情上我没有多少经验。◆I wasn't prepared to let the matter drop(= stop discussing it).我没打算把这事搁下不提。ⓘ A matter [singular] is a situation that involves sth or depends on sth. * a matter意指“关乎⋯的事情”◆That's not a problem. It's simply a matter of letting people know in time.这没问题。不就是要及时告知大家么。◆She resigned over a matter of principle.她因为原则问题辞职了。◆Just as a matter of interest(= because it is interesting, not because it is important), how much did you pay for it?好奇问一下，你这是花多少钱买的？◆'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion(= other people may think differently).'“我认为这是迄今为止最好的。”“唔，见仁见智吧。”■question [countable] something that you need or want to consider or deal with（待考虑或处理的）问题，事情，议题◆Let's look at the question of security.咱们来看一下安保问题。◆This raises fundamental questions about the nature of our society.这提出了关于我们社会性质的根本性问题。◆Which route is better remains an open question(= it is not decided).哪条路线更好些，这是个悬而未决的问题。NOTE辨析 Matter or question?In many cases you can use either word. A matter is often sth practical that needs to be dealt with: people typically talk about, look at, discuss, debate, refer, pursue, deal with, handle, investigate, resolve or settle a matter. A question may also be practical, but is often sth more philosophical that is interesting to think about without actually coming to any conclusions: people typically think about, focus on, raise, address or ponder a question. However, all these collocates can be used with either word.在许多情况下这两个词可以通用。matter常指须处理的实际问题，通常与talk about、look at、discuss、debate、refer、pursue、deal with、handle、investigate、resolve或settle搭配。question也可指实际问题，但较常指哲学性问题，思考起来颇有意趣，实际上得不出任何结论，通常与think about、focus on、raise、address或ponder搭配。不过，所有这些词均可与这两个词搭配使用。■concern [countable] something that is important to a person, an organization or society（对某人、组织或社会）重要的事情◆What are your main concerns as a writer?身为作家，你主要关注的是哪些问题？◆The overriding concern of the organizers is the safety of the participants.组织者首要关注的是参与者的安全问题。◆Environmental concerns have been thrust to the head of the party agenda.该党已将环境问题推为头等大事。 see also consideration ⇨ factor■item [countable] one thing on a list of things to buy, do or talk about事项；项目◆What's the next item on the agenda?下一项议程是什么？◆Check the list carefully, item by item.逐项仔细核对一下清单。
sympathy
noun
➡ See also the entry for ⇨ relief另见relief条sympathy ♦︎ concern ♦︎ compassion ♦︎ pity ♦︎ understanding ♦︎ condolence ♦︎ humanityThese are all words for the feeling you have when you are sorry for sb who is unhappy or suffering.这些词均表示同情、怜悯。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sympathy / concern / compassion / pity for sb / sth◆to do sth out of sympathy / concern / compassion / pity◆to do sth with sympathy / concern / compassion / understanding / humanity◆without sympathy / compassion / pity◆great sympathy / concern / compassion / understanding / humanity◆deep sympathy / concern / compassion / understanding◆real / genuine sympathy / concern / compassion / pity / understanding / humanity◆to feel / be full of sympathy / concern / compassion / pity◆to have sympathy / compassion / pity (for sb / sth)◆to express (your) sympathy / concern / condolences◆to show (sb) sympathy / concern / compassion / pity / understanding / humanity◆to offer (sb) (your) sympathy / understanding / condolences◆to give sb (your) sympathy / compassion / pity / understanding / condolences■sympathy [uncountable, countable, usually plural] the feeling of being sorry for sb; showing that you understand and care about sb's problems同情（心）◆I have no sympathy for Jan; it's all her own fault.我不同情简，那都是她自己的错。◆He didn't get much sympathy from anyone.他没有从别人那里得到多少同情。◆Their plight aroused considerable public sympathy.他们的困境令公众大为同情。◆ (formal) May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife.我们谨对尊夫人去世表示最深切的慰唁。 see also empathy ⇨ bond, sympathetic ⇨ sensitive1, sympathize ⇨ sorry for sb■concern [uncountable] a feeling of wanting to protect and help sb/sth关爱；关心◆She forgot her own worries in her concern for her children.对孩子的关爱使她忘记了自己的烦恼。◆I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time.感谢大家在这种艰难时刻给予我的关心和帮助。ⓘ People often feel concern for people they have or feel responsibilty for, for example family members or friends. * concern常指对自己感觉负有责任的人的关心，如对家庭成员或朋友。■compassion [uncountable] (ratherformal) a strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering and a desire to help them同情；怜悯◆He was filled with overwhelming love and compassion for his wife.他对妻子充满了莫大的爱与怜悯。◆She was known as a hard woman with no compassion, no emotion.在人们眼中，她是个没有同情心、没有情感的冷酷女人。 see also compassionate ⇨ sensitive1■pity [uncountable] a feeling of sympathy and sadness caused by the suffering and troubles of others同情；怜悯◆I could only feel pity for what they were enduring.对他们所受的苦难我唯有同情而已。◆I took pity on her and lent her the money.我同情她，就把钱借给了她。◆ (formal) I beg you to have pity on him.我求你可怜可怜他。 see also pity ⇨ sorry for sbverbNOTE辨析 Compassion or pity?Compassion is a stronger feeling than pity. It is a warm, kind feeling that suggests that you understand what other people are feeling and that you share their suffering in some way. If you feel pity, you do not necessarily have this understanding, and you may not have or show as much respect for the person you feel pity for. For this reason, sb might say: ◆I don't want your pity!but they are unlikely to say:◆I don't want your compassion!Pity is often used in the phrases have/take pity on sb与pity相比，compassion所表达的感情要强烈一些，它是一种温暖、友善的感情，表示对他人苦难的理解和感同身受；pity则不一定有这种理解，也未必对受同情者怀有或表现出很多尊重。因此，人们可能说I don't want your pity!（我不需要你的同情！）但不大可能说I don't want your compassion!。pity常用于短语have/take pity on sb中。■understanding [uncountable, singular] the ability to understand why people behave in a particular way and show them sympathy when things go wrong理解；谅解；体谅◆Please try to show a little more understanding.请尽量多表现出一点体谅。◆We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations.我们正在寻求两国间进一步的相互了解。 see also understanding ⇨ sensitiveadj.1■condolence / /kənˈdəʊləns; NAmEkənˈdoʊləns/ [countable, usually plural, uncountable] (ratherformal) sympathy that you express for sb when a person in their family or that they know well has died吊唁；慰唁◆Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife and family.我们谨向他的妻子和家人表示诚挚的慰唁。◆a letter of condolence吊唁信ⓘ My/his/her/our, etc. condolences is used in formal or official situations, for example in a speech or letter. * my/his/her/our, etc. condolences用于正式或官方场合，如演讲或书信中。■humanity /hjuːˈmænəti/ / [uncountable] the quality of being kind to people and animals by making sure that they do not suffer more than is necessary人道；仁慈◆The judge was praised for his courage and humanity.那位法官因勇气和人道而受到称赞。OPPinhumanity ⇨ cruel see also humane ⇨ sensitive1
affect
verb
➡ See also the entry for ⇨ influenceverb另见influence动词词条affect ♦︎ involve ♦︎ concern ♦︎ influence ♦︎ work ♦︎ impact ♦︎ take (a) hold ♦︎ leave a mark ♦︎ act ♦︎ colourThese words all mean to have an effect on sb/sth.这些词均表示对某人或某事物有影响。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to impact / act / leave a mark on sth◆to be involved / concerned in sth◆to affect / influence what happens◆to affect / influence how / why / when / where sth happens◆to affect / influence / colour sb's judgement / attitude◆to directly / indirectly affect / involve / concern / influence / impact on / act on sb / sth◆to adversely / inevitably affect / influence / impact on sth■affect [transitive, often passive] to have an effect on sb/sth影响◆How will these changes affect us?这些变化会对我们有什么影响？◆Your opinions will not affect my decision.你的意见不会影响我的决定。◆The south of the country was worst affected by the drought.该国南方旱情最严重。◆The type of audience will affect what you say and how you say it.听众的类型会影响你讲话的内容和方式。 see also effect ⇨ effectnoun, bias ⇨ influenceverb■involve [transitive] to be a situation, event or activity that sb takes part in or is affected by牵涉；牵连；影响◆There was a serious incident involving a group of youths.有一起严重事件涉及一群年轻人。◆How many vehicles were involved in the crash?这起撞车事故涉及多少辆汽车？■concern [transitive, often passive] (ratherformal) (of an issue, situation or event) to involve sb because they have a particular reason to be interested in it or a particular part to play in it（问题、状况或事件）涉及，牵扯（某人）◆Don't interfere in what doesn't concern you.不要插手跟你无关的事情。◆The meetings were often embarrassing for all concerned.这些会面常常让所有相关人员觉得尴尬。◆The individuals concerned will have some explaining to do.涉及的每个人都要作些解释。NOTE辨析 Involve or concern?Involve suggests a greater degree of physical activity, when sb is actually doing sth or sth happens to them. * involve较为强调实际活动。某人与此相关，是因为他的所作所为，或因为事情发生在他身上◆an incident concerning a group of youths◆the vehicles concerned in the crashConcern suggests a greater degree of interest or responsibility, when an issue particularly affects sb, or a situation is caused by sb. * concern较为强调利益或责任。某人与此相关，是因为受到特定影响，或导致某种局面。■influence [transitive] to have an effect on a particular situation and the way it develops影响；对⋯起作用◆A number of social factors influence life expectancy.诸多社会因素影响人的预期寿命。◆The local climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream.当地气候受湾流影响。◆At college she met the two people who most influenced her career.上大学时，她遇到两个人，对她的事业影响最大。 see also influence ⇨ influenceverb, influence ⇨ effectnoun■work [intransitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition总是与副词或介词连用) to have a particular effect on sb/sth, especially either a positive or negative effect产生（正面或负面）作用◆Your age can work against you in this job.你的年龄会不利于你做这份工作。◆Speaking Italian should work in his favour.会说意大利语应该对他有好处。■impact / /ˈɪmpækt/ / [intransitive, transitive] (especially journalism尤用于新闻orbusiness商业) to have an effect on sth, especially a bad one有（坏的）影响；有（坏的）作用◆The border dispute could impact on the work of aid agencies.边界争端有可能影响援助机构的工作。◆The company's performance was impacted by the high value of the pound.公司业绩受到了英镑升值的冲击。 see also impact ⇨ effectnoun■take (a) ˈhold
idiom
to begin to have a strong effect on sth or have complete control over sb/sth; to become very strong开始有巨大影响；开始完全控制；变得十分强大◆Panic took hold of him and he couldn't move.他惊恐万分，动弹不得。◆It was in the sixties that the cult of the teenager first took hold.正是在上世纪60年代，青少年的狂热崇拜开始蔚然成风。■leave your ˈmark■leave a ˈmark■leave its ˈmark
idiom
to have an effect on sb/sth, especially a bad one, that lasts for a long time留下久远的（坏）影响◆Such a traumatic experience is bound to leave its mark.这样的痛苦经历肯定会留下烙印。■act [intransitive](especially of a drug, chemical or physical force) to have a physical effect on sth（药物、化学品或外力）有影响，起作用◆Alcohol acts quickly on the brain.酒精可以对大脑迅速产生影响。◆It took a few minutes for the drug to act.几分钟后药物才起作用。 see also action ⇨ effectnoun■colour (BrE) (NAmEcolor) [transitive] to have an effect on sth, especially sb's opinion or attitude, often in a negative way（尤指消极地）影响（观点或态度）◆The experience moulded and coloured her whole life.这次经历影响了她一生。◆Don't let your judgement be coloured by personal feelings.不要让你的判断受到个人感情的影响。
apply2
verb
apply sanction/common sense采取制裁；运用常识special conditions apply按照特殊情况处理apply ♦︎ relate to sb/sth ♦︎ be about sth ♦︎ have/be to do with sth ♦︎ concern ♦︎ refer to sb/sth ♦︎ deal with sth ♦︎ treatThese words all mean to be relevant to or connected with sb/sth, or to have sb/sth as a subject.这些词均表示有关、涉及。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a rule / law applies to / relates to / concerns / refers to / deals with sth◆a chapter / poem is about / is concerned with / refers to / deals with sth◆a book / film is about / is concerned with / deals with sth◆to specifically / directly apply to / relate to / be about / have to do with / be concerned with / refer to / deal with sth■apply [intransitive, transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to be relevant to or connected with sb/sth有关；涉及◆Special conditions apply if you are under 18.18岁以下者按特殊情况处理。◆What I am saying applies only to some of you.我所说的只涉及你们中的一些人。◆The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels.“乏味”这个词绝对和她的小说不沾边儿。■relate to sb/sth
phrasal verb
(not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to be connected with sb/sth; to refer to sb/sth涉及；与⋯有关；谈到◆We shall discuss the problem as it relates to our specific case.我们应针对我们的具体情况来讨论这个问题。◆The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland.第二段谈到苏格兰的形势。■be about sth
phrase
(not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to have sb/sth as a subject; to be the purpose of sth关于；目的是◆What's his new book about?他的新书是写什么的？◆Movies are all about making money these days(= they make movies for the purpose of making money).当今拍电影只为赚钱。◆What was all that about(= what was the reason for what has just happened)?这到底是怎么回事？ see also cover ⇨ include1■have to do with sth■be to do with sth
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(not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to be connected with sth; to be the reason for sth与⋯有关；是⋯的原因◆Her job has something to do with computers.她的工作与计算机有关。◆'What do you want to see me about?' 'It's to do with that letter you sent me.'“你想见我有什么事？”“是关于你寄给我的那封信。”◆Hard work has a lot to do with(= is an important reason for) her success.工作努力是她成功的重要原因。ⓘ You can also usehave/be to do with to talk about people, especially in negative sentences and questions. In these cases it means to be involved with sb, or to be of interest to sb for a good reason.也可以说have/be to do with sb，尤其在否定句和疑问句中，指与某人有关，或有充分理由使某人感兴趣◆I'd have nothing to do with him, if I were you.如果我是你，我不会跟他有任何瓜葛。◆Mind your own business－this is nothing to do with you.管好你自己的事吧－这事与你无关。■concern ( be concerned with sth) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (ratherformal) to have sb/sth as a subject涉及；与⋯有关◆The story concerns the prince's efforts to rescue Pamina.故事讲的是王子奋力解救帕米娜。◆The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War.这本书主要讲的是冷战时期的苏美关系。◆This chapter concerns itself with the historical background.本章旨在讲述历史背景。■reˈfer to sb/sth
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(-rr-)to describe or be connected to sb/sth描述；涉及；与⋯有关◆The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences.arts一词通常指人文和社会科学。◆This paragraph refers to the events of last year.这一段讲的是去年发生的事。■ˈdeal with sth
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(dealt, dealt) (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to have sth as a subject涉及；论及；关于◆Her poems often deal with the subject of death.她的诗常涉及死亡这一主题。◆The second half of the book deals exclusively with public relations.书的后半部分专门论及公共关系。NOTE辨析 Be about sth, concern or deal with sth?Be about sth is the most general of these expressions; concern and deal with sth both suggest a formal, serious or thorough discussion of a subject. * be about sth在三者中含义最广。concern和deal with sth均指对某个主题进行正式、严肃或深入的探讨。■treat [transitive] to deal with or discuss a subject in a particular way（以特定方式）阐述，讨论◆The question is treated in more detail in the next chapter.这个问题在下一章有更详细的论述。▸treatment
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[uncountable, countable] ◆Shakespeare's treatment of madness in 'King Lear'莎士比亚在《李尔王》中对疯癫的处理手法
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You worry too much.你太多虑了。This did not worry me.这并未使我不安。worry ♦︎ bother ♦︎ concern ♦︎ trouble ♦︎ disturb ♦︎ unsettleThese words all mean to make sb feel anxious or worried.这些词均表示使担忧、使发愁。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺下图显示这些词所表达让人担忧的程度
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PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆It worries / bothers / concerns / troubles / disturbs sb that ...◆Is there something worrying / bothering / troubling you?◆to worry / bother / concern / trouble sb with sth◆to worry / bother / concern / trouble yourself about sth◆sth doesn't worry / bother / concern sb in the slightest / least◆What worries / bothers / concerns / troubles / disturbs me is...■worry[transitive] to make sb feel anxious about sth; to annoy sb使担心；使发愁；烦扰◆What worries me is how I'm going to get another job.让我发愁的是怎么能再找到工作。◆He's worried himself sick about his daughter.他为女儿的事愁坏了。◆The noise never seems to worry her.她好像从来不受那噪音的干扰。■bother [transitive] (ratherinformal) to annoy, worry or upset sb使烦恼；使担忧；使不安◆Does it bother you that she earns more than you?她挣钱比你多，你会不会觉得不自在？◆It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house.想到她孤零零地待在那所大房子里，我便坐立不安。◆'I'm sorry he was so rude to you.' 'It doesn't bother me.'“对不起，他对你太没有礼貌了。”“没关系。”■concern [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) to worry sb使担忧；使担心◆What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change.让我担心的是我们对事态的变化缺乏准备。 see also concern ⇨ concernnoun■trouble [transitive] to worry or upset sb使忧虑；使烦恼◆What is it that's troubling you?是什么事让你心烦？■disturb [transitive] to make sb worry使焦虑；使不安；使烦恼◆The letter shocked and disturbed me.这封信让我感到震惊和不安。◆It disturbed her to realize that she was missing him already.她意识到自己已经在想念他，心里焦虑不安。NOTE辨析 Worry, bother, concern, trouble or disturb?These words all have very similar meanings. There are slight differences in strength, frequency and register. Bother is the most informal, especially in spoken phrases such as It doesn't bother me and I'm not bothered. Concern is the most formal and is not usually used in the progressive tenses.这些词的含义很相近，仅在强烈程度、使用频率和语体风格上略有不同。bother最不正式，尤用于口语表达中，如It doesn't bother me.（没关系。）和I'm not bothered.（我不在乎。）concern最正式，通常不用于进行时◆What is it that's concerning you?■unsettle [transitive] to make sb feel upset or worried, especially because a situation has changed（尤指因情况有变）使心神不宁，使担忧◆Changing schools might unsettle the kids.转学会让孩子们心神不安。