| 单词 | worry |
| 释义 | worry —worry /ˈwʌr.i/ aep /ˈwɝː-/ noun B1 [C] a problem that makes you feel unhappy and frightened: » health/financial worries» Keeping warm in the winter is a major worry for many old people.Thesaurus+: ↑Anxiety and worry - general words , ↑Fear and phobiasThesaurus+: ↑Difficult things and people , ↑Preventing and impedingB2 [C or U] a feeling of being unhappy and frightened about something: » Unemployment, bad health - all sorts of things can be a cause of worry.» It was clear that Anna had no worries about her husband's attempts to flirt.Thesaurus+: ↑Anxiety and worry - general words , ↑Fear and phobiasWord partners for worry noun• ♯have worries• ♯allay/♯calm/♯dispel/♯ease a worry• ♯express/♯voice a worry• a ♯big/♯great/♯huge/♯real worry• a ♯constant/♯continual/♯lingering/♯nagging worry• a ♯growing/♯increasing worry• a ♯source of worry• ♯beside yourself/♯out of your mind/♯sick with worry• a worry ♯about/♯over sthWord Builder:–Nouns: worry–Adjectives: worried, worrying–Verbs: worry• • • Extra Examples:» She was nearly demented with worry when her son didn't come home.» I wanted to make amends for the worry I've caused you.» Where on earth have you been? We've been frantic with worry.» Some people glide effortlessly through life with no real worries.» That's my kind of holiday - no phone, no TV and no worries.verb (PROBLEM) ↑Verb Endings for worry A2 [I] to think about problems or unpleasant things that might happen in a way that makes you feel unhappy and frightened: » Try not to worry - there's nothing you can do to change the situation.» Don't worry, she'll be all right.» It's silly worrying about things which are outside your control.» [+ (that)] She's worried (that) she might not be able to find another job.Thesaurus+: ↑Anxious and worriedB2 [T] to make someone feel unhappy and frightened because of problems or unpleasant things that might happen: » You worried your mother by not writing.» [+ that] It worries me that he hasn't phoned yet.» The continued lack of rain is starting to worry people.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing anxiety and worry , ↑Making people sad, shocked and upsetWord Builder:–Nouns: worry–Adjectives: worried, worrying–Verbs: worryCollocations:–Verbs-lu. have a worry» I don't have any worries about leaving the children with her.-lu. allay/calm/dispel/ease a worry» I tried to dispel their worries about the length of the journey.-lu. cause/spark (a) worry» The sheep have caused us a few worries this spring.-lu. confide a worry» She confided her worries about the birth.-lu. express/voice a worry» They expressed a worry that the boxes could be a fire risk.–Types-lu. a financial/health/money worry» They do not have any money worries.-lu. economic/inflation worries» Inflation worries have battered the stockmarket.-lu. an injury/relegation worry» The club has been plagued by injury worries.–Nouns-lu. a source of worry» Money is a constant source of worry to her.–Adjectives-lu. beside yourself/frantic/out of your mind/sick with worry» When they didn't come home, I was out of my mind with worry.-lu. a big/great/huge/main/major/real/serious worry» Providing for his family is a huge worry.-lu. a constant/continual/continued worry» My mother's health is a constant worry.-lu. a growing/increasing worry» Her son's behaviour was a growing worry.-lu. a future/immediate worry» My immediate worry is how to get the car started.-lu. a lingering/nagging/niggling worry» Her letter dispelled any nagging doubts about her motives.-lu. a slight worry» I have a slight worry about the safety measures.-lu. a groundless worry» His worries about possible damage to the equipment proved groundless.-lu. sb's only worry» My only worry is that the weather might be bad.–Prepositions-lu. a worry about/over sb/sth» I have some worries about the teaching methods they use.-lu. amid worries» His family have travelled to the US amid worries for his safety.-lu. a worry for sb/sth» There are worries for Susan.-lu. a worry is over» The worry about our exam results is over at last.-lu. [frantic/ sick, etc.]with worry» I was frantic with worry about getting the work done.–Phrases-lu. (that's) the least of my worries» A leaking shoe is the least of my worries.-lu. no such worries (for sb)» I have to earn enough to live, but Tim has no such worries.-lu. No worries.» You've lost the key? No worries, there are several spares.• • • Extra Examples:» Don't worry about a thing. I'll take care of it all.» My elderly mother worries that she's a burden to me.» Sometimes I worry about the future.» She'd worried quite needlessly about whether there would be enough food.» You needn't worry - I'm not going to mention it to anyone.Common mistake: worry! Remember: the most usual preposition to use with worry is about:! To refer to the thing that is making you worry, don't say 'worry for', say worry about:» There's no need to worry about anything.verb [T] (ANIMAL) ↑Verb Endings for worry ► F0 If a dog worries another animal, it chases and frightens it and might also bite it: » Any dog caught worrying sheep in these fields will be shot.Thesaurus+: ↑Animal (non-human) behaviourThesaurus+: ↑Pursuing |
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