单词 | take/put into care |
释义 | take/put into care in care (ALSO take/put into care) UK F0 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 sanitationMain Entry: ↑care care /keər/ aep /ker/ noun (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. |
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