| 单词 | care |
| 释义 | care —care /keər/ aep /ker/ noun (DEAL WITH) take care of sth► C1 to deal with something: » If you can sort out the drink for the party, I'll take care of the food.» All the travel arrangements have been taken care of.» No, you paid for dinner last time, let me take care of (= pay for) it.Thesaurus+: ↑Dealing with things or people , ↑Acting and acts , ↑Coping and not coping , ↑Tolerating and enduringWord partners for care noun• ♯take care ♯of sb• ♯provide care• ♯in/♯under sb's care• ♯constant/♯long-term/♯round-the-clock care• care ♯facilities/♯services/♯workersnoun (PROTECTION) B2 [U] the process of protecting someone or something and providing what they need: » The standard of care at our local hospital is excellent.» Mira's going to be very weak for a long time after the operation, so she'll need a lot of care.» Nurseries are responsible for the children in their care.Thesaurus+: ↑Protection and protectors , ↑Environmental issuesThesaurus+: ↑Treating and caring for peopleF0 [U] used as a combining form: » skincare/healthcare/childcareThesaurus+: ↑Treating and caring for peopleThesaurus+: ↑Protection and protectors , ↑Environmental issuestake care of sb/sthB1 to protect someone or something and provide the things that they need: » Take good care of that girl of yours, Patrick - she's very special.» Don't worry about me, I can take care of myself (= I do not need anyone else to protect me).Thesaurus+: ↑Treating and caring for peoplein care (ALSO take/put into care) UKF0 Children who are in care or who have been taken/put into care are not living with their natural parents but instead with a national or local government organization or another family: » Both children were taken into care when their parents died.Thesaurus+: ↑Social services and sanitationcare in the community UKF0 a system in which people with mental illness or reduced mental ability are allowed to continue living in their own homes, with treatment and help, and are not kept in hospital Thesaurus+: ↑Treating and caring for peopleWord partners for care noun• ♯take care ♯of sb• ♯provide care• ♯in/♯under sb's care• ♯constant/♯long-term/♯round-the-clock care• care ♯facilities/♯services/♯workersCollocations:–Types-lu. community/foster/hospital/nursing/nursing home/residential care» We provide nursing care for children.-lu. dental/health/medical/pastoral/patient/psychiatric care» Emergency dental care is available here.-lu. palliative/respite/special/intensive care» The centre provides respite care while parents have a break.-lu. preventive care» We offer preventive care such as annual checkups.-lu. managed (health) care» Some companies are switching to cheaper managed care plans.-lu. antenatal/prenatal care» I received antenatal care through the local hospital.-lu. primary care» Primary care workers are asking for more money.–Verbs-lu. need care» Many of these patients need long-term care.-lu. take care of sb» The home takes care of elderly patients.-lu. provide care» We provide medical care for students.-lu. receive care» Many patients do not receive the care they need.–Nouns-lu. care costs/expert/facility/giver/provider» The company operates several health care facilities.-lu. a duty of care» We have a duty of care to these children.-lu. quality of care» These reforms may reduce the quality of care patients receive.-lu. care of the elderly» There is special legislation concerning care of the elderly.–Adjectives-lu. (tender) loving care» All she needs is some tender loving care.-lu. constant/long-term/round-the-clock care» These patients will need long-term care.–Prepositions-lu. in/under sb's care» We make sure the children are safe in our care.-lu. in/into care» He spent much of his childhood in care.• • • Extra Examples:» Antenatal clinics provide care for pregnant women.» These nurses specialize in the care of the dying.» Babies need constant care.» The standard of care at our local hospital is excellent.» Nurseries are responsible for the children in their care.Common mistake: take care! The correct preposition to use after take care is of.! Don't say 'take care about/for something', say take care of something:✗ Please take care about my plants while I am on holiday.» Please take care of my plants while I am on holiday.noun [C or U] (WORRY) ► C2 a feeling of worry or anxiety: » She seemed weighed down by all her cares.Thesaurus+: ↑Anxiety and worry - general words , ↑Fear and phobiasWord partners for care noun• ♯take care ♯of sb• ♯provide care• ♯in/♯under sb's care• ♯constant/♯long-term/♯round-the-clock care• care ♯facilities/♯services/♯workersnoun [U] (ATTENTION) ► B1 serious attention, especially to the details of a situation or something: » She painted the window frames with great care so that no paint got onto the glass.» You need to take a bit more care with your spelling.» The roads are icy, so drive with care.» Take care on these busy roads (= drive with attention so that you do not have an accident).» [+ to infinitive] Take care not to (= make certain that you do not) spill your coffee.» [+ that] Take care (= make certain) that you don't fall.» The parcel had a label on it saying 'Handle with care'.Thesaurus+: ↑Paying attention and being careful , ↑Cautious and vigilantWord partners for care noun• ♯take care ♯of sb• ♯provide care• ♯in/♯under sb's care• ♯constant/♯long-term/♯round-the-clock care• care ♯facilities/♯services/♯workersWord Builder:–Nouns: care, carer–Adjectives: careful, careless, caring, uncaring–Verbs: care–Adverbs: carefully, carelesslyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. take care (with/over sth)» He took great care over his work.-lu. handle/treat sth with care» The blue boxes must be handled with care.–Adjectives-lu. extra/extreme/good/proper/special care» This cake requires a little extra care with folding in the flour.-lu. reasonable care» We need to be sure that they will take reasonable care with the cleaning.-lu. due care» He admitted driving without due care and attention.–Nouns-lu. care and attention» She was convicted of driving without due care and attention.–Prepositions-lu. with care» Treat these objects with extreme care.• • • Extra Examples:» They took care to be as tactful as possible.» She took a lot of care over the wording of her speech.» You need to take a bit more care with your handwriting.» Take care that you get there on time.» Make sure he takes care if he insists on going up that ladder.verb [I] (WORRY) ↑Verb Endings for care B1 to think that something is important and to feel interested in it or upset about it: » She's never cared very much about her appearance.» [+ question word] I really don't care whether we go out or not.» I don't care how much it costs, just buy it.» "Was Lorna happy about the arrangements?" "I don't know and I don't care."» Your parents are only doing this because they care about (= love) you.Thesaurus+: ↑Excited, interested and enthusiasticI couldn't care less C1 INFORMALF0 used to emphasize rudely that you are not interested in or worried about something or someone: » "Mike's really fed up about it." "I couldn't care less."Thesaurus+: ↑Expressions meaning 'it isn't important to me'for all I care INFORMALF0 used to say that you are not interested in or worried about what someone else is doing: » You can go to the match with Paula, for all I care.Thesaurus+: ↑Lacking interest and enthusiasm , ↑Unwilling and reluctant , ↑Not showing or feeling emotionsas if I care INFORMALF0 used to say that you are not interested in or worried about something that has happened or that someone has said: » He said he didn't approve of what I'd done, as if I cared.Thesaurus+: ↑Lacking interest and enthusiasm , ↑Unwilling and reluctant , ↑Not showing or feeling emotionswho cares? B2 INFORMALF0 used to emphasize rudely that you do not think something is important: » "It looks as if we are going to lose." "Who cares?".Thesaurus+: ↑Expressions meaning 'it isn't important to me'Word Builder:–Nouns: care, carer–Adjectives: careful, careless, caring, uncaring–Verbs: care–Adverbs: carefully, carelessly• • • Extra Examples:» "I don't care - you choose, " he said, with an airy wave of the hand.» "I don't care what you think", she flung (back) at him.» You could be the Queen of England, for all I care - you're not coming in here without a ticket.» I don't care about fashion, I dress how I please.» I don't care if he likes it or not - I'm coming!verb [I] FORMAL (WANT) ↑Verb Endings for care ► F0 used in polite offers and suggestions: » Would you care for a drink?» [+ to infinitive] Would you care to join us for dinner?Thesaurus+: ↑Wanting things , ↑Hoping and hopefulness |
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