单词 | concerning |
释义 | concerning —concerning /kənˈsɜː.nɪŋ/ aep /-ˈsɝː-/ adjective FORMAL NOT STANDARD ► F0 making you feel slightly worried: » The increase in crime in the area is very concerning.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing anxiety and worry , ↑Making people sad, shocked and upsetpreposition FORMAL ► B2 about: » I've had a letter from the tax authorities concerning my tax payments.Thesaurus+: ↑Regarding and concerning , ↑Linking and relating• • • Extra Examples:» We wish to remove any ambiguity concerning our demands.» They have been lobbying Congress to change the legislation concerning guns.» I have received several letters concerning the proposal for a new road in the area.» Has Margaret spoken to you concerning the new computers?Common mistake: concerning! Remember that concerning is never followed by 'to' or 'about'.! Don't say 'concerning to something' or 'concerning about something', say concerning something:✗ I am writing concerning to the article in yesterday's newspaper.» I am writing concerning the article in yesterday's newspaper. |
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