/ˈwelˌfeə/ n.1.(well-being)福祉;安康;幸福;康乐
I do not think he is considering Emma's welfare.我认为他没有为埃玛的安康考虑。
He was the head of a charity for the welfare of children.他是一家儿童福利慈善机构的负责人。
2.(assistance)福利救济
to be on welfare<美,加拿大>接受福利救济
3.the welfare<主英,非正式>(agencies)(政府的)福利救济机构