concern

verb

OPAL WOPAL S

/kənˈsɜːn/

/kənˈsɜːrn/

动词形式

present simple I / you / we / they concern	/kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɜːrn/
he / she / it concerns	/kənˈsɜːnz/ /kənˈsɜːrnz/
past simple concerned	/kənˈsɜːnd/ /kənˈsɜːrnd/
past participle concerned	/kənˈsɜːnd/ /kənˈsɜːrnd/
-ing form concerning	/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

affect/involve影响；涉及

concern somebody/something to affect somebody/something; to involve somebody/something影响；涉及；牵涉

Don't interfere in what doesn't concern you.不要管与自己无关的事。
To whom it may concern… (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about somebody’s character and ability)敬启者…（如用于公告或求职推荐信的开头）
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you.请注意，因为这个信息关系到你们所有人。
The letter is for both of us, but it mainly concerns you.这封信是给我们俩的，但主要和你有关系。

Collocations Dictionaryadverb

directly
mainly
mostly
…

preposition

be about关于

concern something

(also be concerned with something)

to be about something与…有关；涉及

The story concerns the prince's efforts to rescue Pamina.这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.这部书主要讲的是冷战时期的苏美关系。
My question concerns the way he handles the evidence.我的问题是关于他处理证据的方式。
concern itself with something This chapter concerns itself with the historical background.本章旨在讲述历史背景。

One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information.这些计算机彼此之间的一个主要差异涉及其存储信息的方式。
The issue here concerns the way in which lexis and grammar relate to each other.这里的问题是关于词汇和语法相互联系的方式。
The really important point concerns the effect on the worker. 真正重要的一点是关于对工人的影响。

Collocations Dictionaryadverb

directly
mainly
mostly
…

preposition

worry somebody使某人担心

concern somebody to worry somebody让（某人）担忧

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。
Fair use is one issue concerning most musicians.合理使用是大多数音乐家关心的一个问题。
it concerns somebody that… It concerns me that you no longer seem to care.你似乎不再在乎，这令我担忧。
It really concerns me that he doesn't eat properly.他不好好吃饭，确实令我担心。

take an interest感兴趣

concern yourself with/about something to take an interest in something（对…）感兴趣

He didn't concern himself with the details.他对细节不感兴趣。

词源late Middle English: from French concerner or late Latin concernere (in medieval Latin ‘be relevant to’), from con- (expressing intensive force) + cernere ‘sift, discern’.

concern

noun

OPAL W

/kənˈsɜːn/

/kənˈsɜːrn/

Idioms

worry担忧

[uncountable, countable] a feeling of worry, especially one that is shared by many people（尤指许多人共同的）担心，忧虑

concern about something/somebody Villagers expressed concern about the level of traffic.村民们对交通状况表示担忧。
There is growing concern about violence in the media.人们越来越担心媒体中的暴力。
concern over something/somebody The report raises serious concerns over safety at the plant.这份报告引起了人们对工厂安全的严重担忧。
concern for something/somebody She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety.她已四天不见踪影，大家对她的安全很担心。
to raise/voice concerns提出/表达关切
We are trying to address the concerns of residents.我们正在努力解决居民的担忧。
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or concerns.如果你有任何问题或顾虑，请不要犹豫。
concern among somebody The school's recent examination results have sparked concern among parents.学校最近的考试成绩引起了家长的关注。
concern that… There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land.人们普遍对在保护区建新的房屋感到忧虑。
security/safety concerns安保/安全问题
He had to resign from his job because of health concerns.出于健康考虑，他不得不辞职。
The president's health was giving serious cause for concern.总统的健康正引起公众的严重关切。
The continuing drought is causing concern among farmers.持续的干旱引起了农民的担忧。
concern to somebody This is a matter of grave concern to our members.这是我们成员严重关切的问题。
with concern We view these developments with concern.我们关切地看待这些事态发展。
something is of concern The cost of the scheme is of major concern. 该计划的费用是人们主要关心的问题。

compare unconcern

He felt some concern for her safety.他有点儿担心她的安全。
I was surprised by her lack of concern.她的漠不关心令我很感意外。
Increased use of drugs is of great concern to parents.吸毒的增加使为人父母者非常担心。
Out of concern for her health, we suggested she take a week off work.出于对她健康的考虑，我们建议她休息一周。
She expressed her deep concern about conditions at the factory.她对工厂的状况表示极为担忧。
The lack of firefighting equipment has caused concern.缺乏消防设备引起了担忧。
There is particular concern about the use of pesticides.人们对于使用杀虫剂的问题特别关注。
a common concern for new parents初为人父母者共同关心的事
public concern about increased taxes公众对加税的忧虑
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about healthcare.选民在会上提出了对卫生保健状况的担忧。
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management.工作压力是一件让员工和管理人员都关切的事。

Collocations Dictionaryadjective

considerable
deep
grave
…

verb + concern

feel
articulate
express
…

preposition

in somebody’s concern
out of concern
concern about
…

phrases

be of (no) concern to somebody
(a) cause for concern
a lack of concern
…

desire to protect保护的愿望

[uncountable] a desire to protect and help somebody/something关爱；关心

concern for somebody/something parents’ concern for their children父母对子女的关爱
deep/genuine/real concern深切的/真诚的/真正的关心
He showed deep concern for his employees.他对他的员工表现出深深的关心。
She forgot her own worries in her concern for him.她因替他担心而忘了自己的烦心事。
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。

Thanks for your concern and sympathy.谢谢大家的关心和同情。
He demonstrated genuine concern for others.他真心实意地关心他人。

Collocations Dictionaryadjective

considerable
deep
grave
…

verb + concern

feel
articulate
express
…

preposition

in somebody’s concern
out of concern
concern about
…

phrases

be of (no) concern to somebody
(a) cause for concern
a lack of concern
…

something important重要的事

[countable] something that is important to a person, an organization, etc.（对人、组织等）重要的事情

Our main concern is to ensure the safety of the children.我们主要关心的是确保孩子们的安全。
What are your biggest concerns as a writer?作为一个作家，你最关心的是什么？
The government's primary concern is to reduce crime.政府的头等大事是减少犯罪。
a big/major concern大的/主要的问题

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。
Practical necessity overrides any other concerns.实际需要压倒一切。
I have other, more pressing concerns.我还有其他更要紧的事。
Censorship reflects the social concerns and even fears of society and government at the time.审查反映了当时社会的担忧，甚至是社会和政府的恐惧。
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。
This new technology brings with it security concerns.这项新技术也带来对安全问题的关切。

Collocations Dictionaryadjective

chief
main
major
…

verb + concern

outweigh
override

phrases

be none of somebody’s concern

responsibility责任

[countable, usually singular] (formal) something that is your responsibility or that you have a right to know about（某人）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。
How much we paid is none of your concern.我们付了多少钱与你无关。

company公司

[countable] a company or business公司；商行；企业 synonym firm

The scheme has been set up by a major publishing concern.这个计划是由一家主要的出版公司制定的。
a successful publishing concern一家成功的出版公司

Topics Businessc2

词源late Middle English: from French concerner or late Latin concernere (in medieval Latin ‘be relevant to’), from con- (expressing intensive force) + cernere ‘sift, discern’.

Idioms

a going concern

a business or an activity that is making a profit and is expected to continue to do well生意兴隆的业务；发展中的事业
- He sold the cafe as a going concern.他把经营得正红火的咖啡馆卖掉了。
- They sold the business as a going concern.他们把这家企业作为持续经营的企业出售。