| 单词 | worry |
| 释义 | worryWord family noun worry worrier worrimentworry beadsworrygutsadjective worried ≠ unworried worrying worrisome verb worry adverb worryingly worriedly worrisomely Pets wor·ry1 /ˈwʌri $ ˈwɜːri/ ●●● S1 W2 verb (worried, worrying, worries) 1 be anxious 担忧 [intransitiveI]WORRIED to be anxious or unhappy about someone or something, so that you think about them a lot 担心；发愁 worry about I worry about my daughter. 我担心我女儿。 You’ve really got no need to worry about your weight. 你真的不必担心你的体重。 worry (that) She worried that she wasn’t doing enough to help. 她担心自己帮不上忙。 worry over Dad worries over the slightest thing. 爸爸一点点小事就会发愁。 Don’t tell Mum about this – she’s got enough to worry about (=she already has a lot of problems or is very busy). 别把这件事告诉妈妈——她已经够操心的了。 n GRAMMAR: Prepositions with worry You worry about someone or something: Don’t worry about me. They worry about the cost. If you worry over something, you spend a lot of time worrying about it: She worries over how to help him. ✗Don’t say: worry for something 2 don’t worry spoken a) WORRIEDused when you are trying to make someone feel less anxious 别担心〔用于安慰别人〕 Don’t worry, darling, Daddy’s here. 小宝贝，别怕，爸爸在这儿。 don’t worry if Don’t worry if you can’t finish all the questions. 如果不能做完全部题目也不要紧。 b) NEEDused to tell someone that they do not need to do something 不用费心〔用于告诉某人不用做某事〕 don’t worry about Don’t worry about sorting them out – I’ll do it later. 你不用费心整理——回头我来整理。 c) CERTAINLY/DEFINITELYused to tell someone that you will definitely do something 别担心〔用于告诉某人自己肯定会做某事〕 Don’t you worry, I’ll make sure he does his fair share. 你别担心，该他做的我一定会让他去做。 Examples from the Corpus don’t worry• Don't worry about it. You can pay me back tomorrow.• "Don't worry about me -- I'll be fine, " said Billie.• Don't worry - I'll do the laundry this time.• Don't worry; I'll lend you money if you need it.• Don't worry. The doctor says it's just a bad cold.• Don't worry! The flight's not until 9:30. We have plenty of time.• "Don't worry, there's plenty of food for anyone who wants to come." 3 make SB anxious 使某人担忧 [transitiveT]WORRIED to make someone feel anxious about something 使忧虑 The recent changes in the Earth’s climate are beginning to worry scientists. 近来地球的气候变化使科学家开始担忧起来。 I didn’t tell Mum and Dad – I didn’t want to worry them. 我没告诉爸妈——我不想让他们担心。 what worries me is .../the (only) thing that worries me is ... The only thing that worries me is the food. I don’t want to get food poisoning. 我唯一担心的是食物，我可不想食物中毒。 it worries somebody that/how/when Doesn’t it worry you that Sarah spends so much time away from home? 萨拉整天往外跑，你不担心吗？ worry yourself (=feel anxious, especially when there is no need to) 〔尤指不必要地〕担心，发愁 You’re worrying yourself unnecessarily. 你在自寻烦恼。 4 not to worry British EnglishBrE spokenUNIMPORTANT used to say that something is not important 没关系〔用于指某事不重要〕 Not to worry, we can always go another time. 没关系，我们总有时间去的。 Examples from the Corpus not to worry• Have a good night and try not to worry.• He told me not to worry.• Yet gays turning to churches and other institutions for help all too often were told not to worry.• It was far enough from home for him not to worry about who he'd see there.• Theo was asked not to worry, and not to tell anyone unless forced.• They try not to worry excessively about the uncertainties in the future or to dwell on the traumatic events of the past.• Michael told him not to worry, it was all taken care of.• Denoyer tells him not to worry, the painting is just out on loan to a gallery in Cannes. 5 nothing to worry about spokenWORRIED used to tell someone that something is not as serious or difficult as they think 没什么可担心的 It’s just a check-up – nothing to worry about. 这只是一次检查——没什么可担心的。 Examples from the Corpus nothing to worry about• It's just a simple check-up. There's nothing to worry about.• You have nothing to worry about.• As long as those trousers were still in circulation, I felt sure there was nothing to worry about.• Bland reassurances came from the officials in charge of the spraying, who said there was nothing to worry about.• But Mel still insisted they had nothing to worry about.• I can reassure you that your sexy dreams are nothing to worry about.• Nine times out of ten, using this tactic, you discover that there's nothing to worry about.• You can then realistically reassure yourself that you have nothing to worry about.• You're a bright girl, and you've got nothing to worry about, as long as you finish all your assignments.• There was nothing to worry about: if there had been, the fuzz would have come in with a warrant. 6 annoy 使烦恼 [transitiveT]ANNOY to annoy someone 使烦恼，使不安 SYN bother The heat didn’t seem to worry him. 酷热似乎并没有让他烦恼。 7. animal 动物 [transitiveT]TADHP if a dog worries sheep, it tries to bite or kill them 〔狗〕追咬[撕咬]〔羊〕 8 worry at something phrasal verbphr v a) HBABITEif an animal worries at a bone or piece of meat, it bites and shakes it 〔动物〕撕咬〔骨头或肉块〕 b) THINK ABOUTif you worry at a problem, you think about it a lot in order to find a solution 设法解决〔问题〕 Examples from the Corpus worry at • Concentrating on Emma would help to keep her worries at bay for a little while.• He found the bank's routine congenial, keeping greater worries at bay.• So that makes me worry at night, for example, and lack of sleep adds to my appearance of tension.• On board the very thought of Keoni was enough to have me lying awake worrying at night.• Party leaders are clearly worried at such a prospect.• We were trying to find out where his particular niches lay and the constant worry at that time was lack of money.• Why, even the Chancellor of the Exchequer is said to be worried at that.• Nancy began to worry at the problem all over again. Examples from the Corpus worry• There was nothing to worry about: if there had been, the fuzz would have come in with a warrant.• I was really worried about it at the time.• No, the Polk County chairman for Forbes is worried about something entirely nonpolitical: the weather.• Legislative opponents worried about the possibility of more initiative campaigns, however, and the September plan was dropped.• In reality, Arum has little to worry about.• On the contrary it would merely increase their anxiety level, even if there was nothing to worry about.• I don't know what you're worrying about.• Theo was asked not to worry, and not to tell anyone unless forced.• He began to worry he might lose his job.• Mom, stop worrying. I'll be fine.• What worries me is the difference in age between Rosie and her boyfriend.• One thing that worried me was that information had been leaked to the press.• The rise in housing costs worries most young families.• Use this to your advantage by scanning the papers for any major police search, then target the worried relatives.• The changes in the Earth's climate began to worry some scientists.• Mr Davenport now worries that re-engineering is passing from a fad to a cliché.• I was worried that Shannon was too small, but the doctor says she's fine.• Don't worry, there's plenty of time.• My husband worries when I'm late home from work.• Doesn't it worry you that Stephen spends so much time away from home?• "Why didn't you tell me?" "I didn't want to worry you." worry about• State Trooper McNamara reassures her that she has nothing to worry about because there are police there already.• Don't worry about filing those invoices right now.• He stopped worrying about him anyway.• He was predestined for the London office, I later learned, and not terribly worried about his career.• There are plenty of real dangers to worry about instead.• They can come in for a meal or a show and not have to worry about last trains, or driving back.• She was 20 and worried about missing a year of skating.• Doctors still have a few worries about the effectiveness of the treatment.• Fran worries too much about the way she looks.• Though the girls loved the game, after a while he started worrying about what other people might think.• More than anything else I think I was worried about what other people would say if I failed. worry yourself• And that was a joke, because I was half-dead with worry myself.• I don't think we need to worry ourselves about people being offended.• I ought to be in bed, he thought, not worrying myself about such things.• Maybe it was only that he had worried himself out.• All the time Maureen was away she was worrying herself sick about Biggles.• Denver had worried herself sick trying to think of a way to get Beloved to share her room.• You shouldn't worry yourself so much - everything will be fine.• Nutty lay awake in the small hours, worrying herself stupid.• As soon as they see their names on the leaderboard they worry themselves to death until their name's gone off the board. worry2 ●●● S2 noun (plural worries) 1 [countableC]WORRIED a problem that you are anxious about or are not sure how to deal with 令人忧心[发愁]的事 somebody’s main/biggest/real etc worry My main worry is finding somewhere to live. 我最大的烦恼是找住处。 I had a lot of financial worries. 我有很多经济上的烦心事。 be a worry to/for somebody Money was always a big worry for us. 钱的问题一直是我们的一大烦恼。 Register In written English, people often prefer to use concern rather than worry, because it sounds more formal: 在英语书面语中,人们往往更喜欢用concern，而不用 worry，因为concern较正式 One of voters’ key concerns is crime. 选民关心的主要问题之一就是犯罪问题。 2 [countableC, uncountableU]WORRIED the feeling of being anxious about something 担心；忧虑 be frantic/sick/desperate etc with worry (=feel extremely anxious) 极为担心 His mother was desperate with worry. 他妈妈担心得要命。 He’s been a constant source of worry. 他总是让人担心。 worry about We had no worries about safety. 我们不担心安全问题。 3 no worries British EnglishBrE spokenYES used to agree to what someone wants and to say that it will be no problem 没问题〔用于应允别人的要求〕 ‘Can you deliver on Thursday?’ ‘Yeah, no worries, mate.’ “星期四你能交付吗？”“噢，没有问题，老兄。” Examples from the Corpus no worries• And he'd no worries, I know.• Chief Superintendent Len Wise says he has no worries about the brewery being involved.• He represents the Shinagawa area of Tokyo, and so has no worries about offending farmers.• Lyle, as a former winner, has no worries on that score.• You've no worries about equipment, administration, staffing or supplies.• Alone, with no worries, lie whistled.• Low voltage lights are widely available and simple to install with no worries about safety.• With no worries of visits from secret police, we laughed and joked the night away, drinking wine and plum brandy. n COLLOCATIONS adjectives somebody’s main/biggest worry My biggest worry is that I might make a fool of myself. a major/big/great worry Traffic congestion is not yet a major worry in the area. a real worry It's a real worry that he is so far away. somebody's only worry My only worry was that she wouldn't like it. a constant worry For shopkeepers here, break-ins are a constant worry. a nagging worry (=one that you keep worrying about) She had a little nagging worry in the back of her mind about how Mickey would react. financial/money worries Bach’s last years were clouded by financial worries. a worry is unfounded (=there is no reason to worry) phrasesFortunately their worries were unfounded and the astronauts returned safely to Earth. a source/cause of worry Her children were a constant source of worry. be sick/frantic with worry The girl's mother was sick with worry over her missing daughter. n THESAURUS something that makes you worried worry a problem that you are anxious about or are not sure how to deal with You should discuss your worries with your parents. Worries about the company’s performance sent its share prices falling. concern a situation that makes you feel worried, especially a problem that affects a lot of people, but that may not affect you personally One concern is the effects of these chemicals on the environment. Our main concern is that the boys are well looked after while their parents are away. troubles problems in your life that you are worried about I don't want to bore you with my troubles. She has enough troubles of her own at the moment. I hope all our troubles will be over soon. cares written problems or responsibilities in your life that make you worry She was not ready for the cares and responsibilities of running a family. A holiday would give them chance to forget about all their cares. hang-up informal a feeling of worry or embarrassment about something personal, such as your appearance or relationships with other people the feeling of being worriedShe has a hang-up about her nose. We all have our hang-ups. worry the feeling of not being happy or relaxed and thinking a lot about a problem or something that is wrong She was sick with worry over her daughter. the look of worry on his face anxiety the feeling of being worried because you think that something bad has happened or will happen, and you feel that you have no control over the situation The thought of having to give a speech filled me with anxiety. The increase in heating costs is causing a lot of anxiety among elderly people. concern a worried feeling – use this especially when many people are worried about a problem that affects everyone The shortage of water is beginning to cause widespread concern. stress the feeling of being worried all the time, for example about work or personal problems, which can make you ill or very tired Her financial problems were causing her a lot of stress. anguish a feeling of extreme mental suffering caused by worry How could her parents survive the anguish of not knowing what had happened to her? When she spoke, her voice was full of anguish. angst a strong feeling of worry and anxiety because you are worried about your life, your future, or what you should do in a particular situation The letter was full of teenage angst - would she ever be able to find another boyfriend? There was much angst about the decision. Examples from the Corpus worry• Worries about the tire company's performance sent its shares tumbling.• Roosevelt's chief worry at the time was that an attack on Britain would put the US at a strategic disadvantage.• This constant worry about your debts isn't doing you any good at all.• As he dried his hands carefully, finger by finger, the old familiar worry returned, heavy as a morbid growth.• financial worries• The great worry of most Hormel backers this time around is that Helms will block hearings on his nomination.• His worry is how to handle success.• For she followed through with an act which suggests that she may have had some later worries.• You may recall that earlier in the year I burdened you with my worries.• At the back of her mind was a nagging worry about the Tarlands' relationship with Marco.• The launch was delayed because of worries over protestors.• The meningitis outbreak is a major cause of worry at the moment.• The experiment, which had caused some worry, particularly on the Labour benches, was entirely successful.• The rage and disappointment had disappeared, but the worry in Jim's face was starting to show.• A modest economic upswing may relieve the worries of the corporations.• It's important that children can discuss their worries with their parents.• His remarks reflect a widespread worry that Canada may be going the same way as the US.• The poor mother was sick with worry over her missing daughter. financial worries• In one bound he would be free of all financial worries.• On the mental level we may experience stresses from business problems and financial worries, the pressure of examinations and so on.• Bach's last years were clouded by financial worries caused by declining receipts and heavy expenditure on the Hanover Square concerts.• The jury heard Warwick had financial worries which caused marital pressures.• Many daughters who are caring full-time for a parent or parents at home have financial worries too.• Students today can not so easily neglect financial worries as their predecessors twenty years before.• Speculation about his death centred most persistently on financial worries.• These are difficult days for students ... financial worries and job uncertainty, as well as coping with life alone. be frantic/sick/desperate etc with worry• She was sick with worry about everything. Old English wyrgan “to strangle” |
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