concern

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英 [kən'sɜːn] 美[kən'sɝn]

释义

vt. 涉及，关系到；使担心

n. 关系；关心；关心的事

词态变化

复数: concerns;第三人称单数: concerns;过去式: concerned;过去分词: concerned;现在分词: concerning;

近义词

company enterprise firm business

中文词源

concern 影响，涉及

con-, 强调。-cern, 分开，筛选，词源同discern, crisis. 即区分开的，关心自己那一部分的。

英文词源

concern: concern: [15] In earliest use, English concern meant ‘distinguish, discern’. This was a reflection of its ultimate source, Latin cernere ‘sift, separate’. In combination with the prefix com- ‘together’ it produced concernere, which in classical times meant specifically ‘mix together preparatory to sifting’. Later, however, the prefix seems to have taken on a more intensive role, with concernere reverting to the same range of senses as cernere.

By the Middle Ages these not only included ‘discern, perceive’ and ‘decide’ (whence English certain, from the past participle of cernere), but had widened considerably to ‘relate to’ – a meaning which emerged in English concern in the 16th century. Connotations of distress or worry began to develop in the late 17th century.
=> certain, discern
concern (v.): early 15c., "perceive, distinguish," also "refer to, relate to," from Middle French concerner, from Medieval Latin concernere "concern, touch, belong to," figurative use of Late Latin concernere "to sift, mix, as in a sieve," from Latin com- "with" (see com-) + cernere "to sift," hence "perceive, comprehend" (see crisis). Apparently the sense of the prefix shifted to intensive in Medieval Latin. Meaning "worry" is 17c. Related: Concerned; concerning. Letter opening to whom it may concern attested by 1740.
concern (n.): 1580s, from concern (v.).

双语例句

1. Issues such as these were not really his concern.: 他其实并不关心诸如此类的问题。

2. A good relationship involves concern and sensitivity for each other's feelings.: 一段美满的恋情需要彼此关心并体恤对方的情感。

3. The technical aspects were the concern of the Army.: 技术方面由陆军负责。

4. Today's organic wine producer is typically a small, quality-conscious family concern.: 现今的有机葡萄酒生产商一般是注重品质的小型家族企业.

5. Leo went on, his dark eyes wide with pity and concern.: 利奥接着说下去，他的黑眼睛瞪得大大的，充满怜悯和关切。

英英释意

1. something that interests you because it is important or affects you;: "the safety of the ship is the captain's concern"

2. an anxious feeling;: "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"

3. a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it;: "he bought his brother's business"; "a small mom-and-pop business"; "a racially integrated business concern"

4. something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness;: "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry"

5. a feeling of sympathy for someone or something;: "She felt strong concern for those less fortunate"

实用场景例句

To whom it may concern … (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability): 敬启者（如用于公告或求职推荐信的开头）

Everyone who was directly concerned in (= had some responsibility for) the incident has now resigned.: 所有与该事件有直接牵连的人现在均已辞职。

The individuals concerned have some explaining to do.: 涉及到的每个人都要作出一些解释。

Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable.: 在事关我们的孩子的教育问题上，那是毫无妥协余地的。

Don't interfere in what doesn't concern you.: 不要管与自己无关的事。

The loss was a tragedy for all concerned (= all those affected by it) .: 这损失对有关各方来说都是极大的不幸。

If not a large concern, Queensbury Nursery was at least a successful one.: 即使规模不算大，昆斯伯里托儿所至少办得很成功。

As far as I'm concerned the officials incited the fight.: 在我看来，是官员们煽动了这场争斗。

As far as starting a family is concerned, the trend is for women having their children later in life.: 在要孩子方面，目前的趋势是女性要孩子要得比较晚。

The receivers will always prefer to sell a business as a going concern.: 破产管理人总是希望在公司仍然正常运转的时候将其卖掉。

Any injury to a child is a cause of great concern to us...: 孩子受到任何伤害都会让我们非常担心。

The survey's findings are a matter of great concern.: 这次调查的结果备受关注。

How they are paid should be of little concern to the bank as long as they are paid.: 只要肯付款，付款方式对银行来说不是很重要。

He had only gone along out of concern for his two grandsons.: 他完全是出于对两个孙子的关心才继续这样做。

I didn't concern myself with politics...: 我不关心政治。

He would concern himself solely with the plight of the hostages.: 他唯一关心的是人质的危险处境。

The bulk of the book concerns Sandy's two middle-aged children...: 书中主要描写桑迪的两个已到中年的孩子。

Chapter 2 concerns itself with the methodological difficulties.: 第二章讲的是研究方法上的难点。

It was just a little unfinished business from my past, and it doesn't concern you at all.: 这只是我过去的一点未了之事，与你没有任何关系。

The technical aspects were the concern of the Army...: 技术方面由陆军负责。

I would be glad to get rid of them myself. But that is not our concern.: 如果能亲自动手摆脱他们我会非常高兴，但那不是我们的分内之事。

His concern was that people would know that he was responsible...: 他担心大家会知道是他的责任。

Unemployment was the electorate's main concern.: 选民关心的主要是失业问题。

...a story that illustrates how dangerous excessive concern with safety can be.: 一个说明过分关心安全问题会招致何等麻烦的故事

Feminism must address issues beyond the concerns of middle-class whites.: 女权主义解决的问题不能仅仅局限于中产阶级白人妇女所关心的问题。

Without her care and concern, he had no chance at all...: 若非她的关心和照顾，他根本没有机会。

It concerned her that Bess was developing a crush on Max.: 贝丝迷上了马克斯，这让她很担心。

The group has expressed concern about reports of political violence in Africa...: 该团体对有关非洲政治暴力的报道表示关切。

The move follows growing public concern over the spread of the disease...: 针对公众对该疾病的不断蔓延日益担忧，从而出台了这一举措。

The growing number of people seeking refuge in Thailand is beginning to concern Western aid agencies...: 到泰国寻求庇护的人日益增多，这开始引起了西方援助机构的不安。

考试真题

Environmental protection is not much of a concern when Britons buy toilet paper.

The biggest concern with robots going against human values is that human beings fail to do sufficient testing and they've produced a system that will break some kind of taboo ( ' , 禁忌 ).

The Greeks are always concerned about boxing themselves in, in terms of convictions ( ' , 信念 ), he says.

Quality has not been the top concern of pre-K programs.

Failing states are of international concern because they are a source of terrorists, drugs, weapons and refugees ( ' , 难民), threatening political stability everywhere.

As artificial intelligence ( ' , AI) becomes increasingly sophisticated, there are growing concerns that robots could become a threat.

Her biggest concern is the emphasis American culture places on thinness and the negative ways this affects girls today.

The students who held a fixed mind-set, however, were concerned about looking smart with less regard for learning.

That approach will eliminate most cord-cutting concerns—but what about their wireless equivalent, jamming? With the right device tuned to the right frequency, what's to stop a thief from jamming your setup and blocking that alert signal from ever reaching the base station?Jamming concerns are nothing new, and they're not unique to security systems.

One of the main theoretical home-security concerns is whether or not a given system is vulnerable to being blocked from working altogether.

To those Americans for whom money is a concern, my advice is simple: Buy what you can afford, and cook it yourself.

It is the concern of contemporary economists.

Isn't this the same crowd that rails against processed junk and champions craft cooking? And isn't this the generation who say they're concerned about their health and the well-being of the planet? If these are truly the values of many young people, then their behavior doesn't match their beliefs.

What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?

The ma~or concern about the sharing economy is how the government regulates it.

Given the rising investment in college education, parental concern is not surprising, but learning where and when to intervene (干预 ) will help students take more ownership of the outcomes of these increasingly costly educations

concerned about the interests of the workforce

In modern western societies, however, the focus on individuality and independence means that people are less concerned about conforming to (遵守) the dictates of family and culture

couples show more concern for each other

For many families the recession means more than not booking a holiday A You Gov poll of 2, 000 people found 22% said they were arguing more with their partners because of concerns about money.

A concern of psychological scientists is the extent to which all of these characteristics are influenced by nature and nurture(养育), by genetic makeup and the environment.

Concern about excessive Internet use isn't new.

But taking a cue from health experts, a group of 19 restaurant companies are pledging to offer more-healthful menu options for children at a time when concern is growing over the role of fast food in childhood obesity(肥胖症).

Now with three places my main concern is keeping the business successful and running smoothly.

But while height has increased around the world, the trend in many countries of north and sub-Saharan Africa causes concern, says Riboli.

given the increasing concern about health care costs for the aging population, Karraker believes policymakers should be aware of the relationship between disease and risk of divorce.

My primary concern is: How can I soften or civilize this message?

The biggest concern of pumping out water from this deep is the gradual settling down of the land surface.

The biggest concern with robots going against human values is that human beings fail to do sufficient testing and they've produced a system that will break some kind of taboo.

The violence came amid increasing international concern about Islamic State extremists in Libya.

While rich parents are more concerned with their children's psychological well-being, poor parents are more worried about their children's safety.

While bullying is parents' greatest concern over all, nearly half of low-income parents worry their child will get shot, compared with one-fifth of high-income parents.

Wealthy parents are concerned about their children's mental health and busy schedules.

The belief that research data is private intellectual propertyThe concern that certain agencies may make a profit out of it.

That letter, which includes several concerns Morgan has with the plan, was originally obtained by The Commercial Appeal in Memphis.

Most American parents say they are not concerned about their children's grades as long as they work hard.

So recently, I’ve looked at young people’s drinking and it’s obviously a major concern to government at the moment.

It concerns not only us sociologists, but also economists, politicians and business people.

There were no clear guidelines concerning green labeling.

Parents are concerned that their children may get involved in criminal offences once they reach their teens.

Interviews with students find many of them are only concerned about personal matters.

Americans are deeply concerned about the relentless rise in health care costs and health insurance premiums.

Asked what they would like to change in the world, the students mentioned only personal concerns such as slowing down the pace of life, gaining good friends, becoming more spiritual, becoming either more materially successful or less materially oriented ( ' , depending on the student's values), and being more respectful of the Earth, animals and other people.

E.B.Du Bois was concerned that race was being used as a biological explanation for what he understood to be social and cultural differences between different populations of people.

Chinese officials say the expansion in Antarctica prioritises scientific research, but they also acknowledge that concerns about resource security influence their moves.

Cameron and public health are concerned.

Calling on all the nations concerned to make joint efforts.

According to the survey, that lack of enthusiasm could stem from concerns about privacy and security.

We should take our future into consideration in making decisions concerning climate change before it is too late.

They are concerned about social issues.

There should be forces in society who should be concerned about the budget, but they shouldn't be functioning simultaneously as doctors, said Dr.

The shift, little noticed outside the medical establishment but already controversial inside it, suggests that doctors are starting to redefine their roles, from being concerned exclusively about individual patients to exerting influence on how healthcare dollars are spent.

Laura Hamilton, the author of a study on parents who pay for college, will argue in a forthcoming book that college administrations arc overly concerned with the social and athletic activities of their students.

In their evolution, humans have learned to pay attention to the most urgent issues instead of long-term concerns.

But social scientists are most concerned about crafting messages that exploit our group mentality ( ' , 心态 ).

The client company generallygives the advertising agency an agreed budget, a statement of theobjective of the advertising campaign known as a brief and an overall advertising strategy concerning the message to be communicated to the target customers.

I think this is a very legitimate concern, and I appreciate their drawing our attention to it," David hill, a father of five, says.

So recently, I've looked at young people's drinking and it's obviously a major concern to government at the moment.

Steel's fragility at low temperatures first became a major concern during the Second World War.

The aim was to enable older people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, but this increased concern about the lack of coordination between free health and paid-for social car.

The concern seems to be that open advocates don't spend their time being as productive as possible.

The findings come amid growing concern over the future of the Antarctic.

The greatest concern the authors raise is space debris一pieces of "junk" that orbit the earth, with the potential to cause serious damage if they collide with operational units, including the ISS.

The report, published on Tuesday, comes amid growing concern about the impact of fishing and climate change on the Antarctic.

As for driverless cars, what is the author's major concern?

But there is cause for concern.

He felt concerned about his illness.

However, those in the 10 to 12 age group were "concerned with how many people like their posts", suggesting a "need" for social recognition that gets stronger the older they become.

I voiced my biggest concern to my mother.

If there is truly a concern about a professor's professionalism or ability, be sure to use online course evaluations to calmly offer your comments.

It can be concluded that restaurant keepers need not "be overly concerned about ‘bad' tables," given that they're profitable.

It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.

It should be the main concern of law makers.

Now similar concerns ares being raised by the giants that deal in data, the oil of the digital age.

One of the nasa's major concerns about astronauts is how they can remain healthy for long in space.

Others are concerned about using gardening methods that require less water and fewer fertilizers.

The large color decision in your rooms concern the walls, ceilings, and floors.

When involved in deliberate play activities, children are less concerned with the outcome of their behavior whether they win or lose than with the behavior having fun.

His concern is mainly with the humanities: literature, languages, philosophy and so on.

Besides generating income, the presence of other marketers makes the site seem objective, gives companies opportunities to learn valuable information about the appeal of other companies’ marketing, and may help expand user traffic for all companies concerned.

Certainly, there are valid concerns about the patchwork regulations that could result if every state sets its own rules.

He was not interested in daily politics, but concerned with questions of moral behavior and the larger questions of right and wrong affecting the entire society.

“We’re doing these things because we know they help people stay off benefits and help those on benefits get into work faster” Help? Really? On first hearing, this was the socially concerned chancellor, trying to change lives for the better, complete with “reforms” to an obviously indulgent system that demands too little effort from the newly unemployed to find work, and subsidises laziness.

As Nature has pointed out before, there are some legitimate concerns about how science prizes—both new and old—are distributed.

The policy follows similar efforts from other journals, after widespread concern that basic mistakes in data analysis are contributing to the irreproducibility of many published research findings.

Precisely because readers from different historical periods, places and social experiences produce different but overlapping readings of the same words on the page-including for texts that engage with fundamental human concerns-debates about texts can play an important role in social discussion of beliefs and values.

Asked whether any particular papers had impelled the change, McNutt said: “The creation of the ‘statistics board’ was motivated by concerns broadly with the application of statistics and data analysis in scientific research and is part of Science’s overall drive to increase reproducibility in the research we publish.

“We estimate that either eliminating a substantial labour-rights concern, such as child labour, or increasing corporate giving by about 20% results in fines that generally are 40% lower than the typical punishment for bribing foreign officials,” says one researcher.

The basic compact underlying representative government, wrote Chief Justice John Roberts for the court,” assumes that public officials will hear from their constituents and act on their concerns.

"We estimate that either eliminating a substantial labour-rights concern, such as child labour, or increasing corporate giving by about 20% results in fines that generally are 40% lower than the typical punishment for bribing foreign officials," says one

A further concern is that the use of electronic means of payment leaves an electronic trail that contains a large amount of personal data.

And anything that raises GPAs will likely make students—who, at the end of the day, are paying the bill—feel they've gotten a better value for their tuition dollars, which is another big concern for colleges.

Another nationwide concern is whether public funds from other agencies are going into construction in fire-prone districts.

his concern is mainly with the humanities: literature, languages, philosophy and so on.

My concern with leaving it up to the individual, however, is our limited sense of what needs to be achieved.

Of even greater concern is the fact that obesity turns out to be very difficult to define.

Though often viewed as a problem for western states, the growing frequency of wildfires is a national concern because of impact on federal tax dollars, says Professor Max Moritz, a specialist in fire ecology and management.

We often feel the need to tell others how we feel, whether it's a concern about a project, a stray thought, or a compliment.

词组搭配

as (或 so) far as —— is concerned

as regards the interests or case of ——

至于；就…而言

the measures are irrelevant as far as inflation is concerned.
就通货膨胀而言，这些措施无关紧要。

have no concern with

(formal)have nothing to do with

(正式)与…无关

drama seemed to have no concern with ‘truth’ at all.
戏剧似乎与“事实”毫无关系。

to whom it may concern

a formula placed at the beginning of a letter, notice, or testimonial when the identity of the reader or readers is unknown

敬启者（读者身份不明时用在信件、通知和证明书开头的套语）

同义词辨析

affair, business, matter, concern, thing

这些名词均含"事情"之意。

affair：含义较广，侧重指已发生或必须去做的任何事情或事务。复数形式多指重大或较复杂的事务。

business：通常指较重要或较难而又必须承担的事情，也可指商事。

matter：普通用词，着重指一件考虑中的或需要处理的事。

concern：往往强调与个人或团体利害有直接或重大关系的事。

thing：用作"事情"解时，词义较笼统、含糊，多用于指不很具体的事。

anxiety, worry, care, concern

这些名词均含"焦虑，关心"之意。

anxiety：指对预料中的不祥之事的焦虑。

worry：侧重对未知事态演变的忧虑。

care：强调因出于责任感或顾虑等而产生的不安。

concern：作"关心"用时，是indifference(冷漠)的反义词，侧重对他人健康、安全等的关心，也可暗示对困难、危险或失败等的忧虑。