worry2 ●●● S2 noun (plural worries) 1 [countableC]WORRIED a problem that you are anxious about or are not sure how to deal with 令人忧心[发愁]的事somebody’s main/biggest/real etc worry My main worry is finding somewhere to live. 我最大的烦恼是找住处。
I had a lot of financial worries. 我有很多经济上的烦心事。
be a worry to/for somebody Money was always a big worry for us. 钱的问题一直是我们的一大烦恼。
RegisterIn written English, people often prefer to use concern rather than worry, because it sounds more formal: 在英语书面语中,人们往往更喜欢用concern,而不用 worry,因为concern较正式
One of voters’ key concerns is crime. 选民关心的主要问题之一就是犯罪问题。
2 [countableC, uncountableU]WORRIED the feeling of being anxious about something 担心;忧虑be frantic/sick/desperate etc with worry (=feel extremely anxious) 极为担心 His mother was desperate with worry. 他妈妈担心得要命。
He’s been a constant source of worry. 他总是让人担心。
worry about We had no worries about safety. 我们不担心安全问题。
3 no worries British EnglishBrE spokenYES used to agree to what someone wants and to say that it will be no problem 没问题〔用于应允别人的要求〕 ‘Can you deliver on Thursday?’ ‘Yeah, no worries, mate.’ “星期四你能交付吗?”“噢,没有问题,老兄。”
no worries• And he'd no worries, I know.• Chief Superintendent Len Wise says he has no worries about the brewery being involved.• He represents the Shinagawa area of Tokyo, and so has no worries about offending farmers.• Lyle, as a former winner, has no worries on that score.• You've no worries about equipment, administration, staffing or supplies.• Alone, with no worries, lie whistled.• Low voltage lights are widely available and simple to install with no worries about safety.• With no worries of visits from secret police, we laughed and joked the night away, drinking wine and plum brandy. n COLLOCATIONSadjectivessomebody’s main/biggest worryMy biggest worry is that I might make a fool of myself.
a major/big/great worryTraffic congestion is not yet a major worry in the area.
a real worryIt's a real worry that he is so far away.
somebody's only worryMy only worry was that she wouldn't like it.
a constant worryFor shopkeepers here, break-ins are a constant worry.
a nagging worry (=one that you keep worrying about)She had a little nagging worry in the back of her mind about how Mickey would react.
financial/money worriesBach’s last years were clouded by financial worries.
a worry is unfounded (=there is no reason to worry)Fortunately their worries were unfounded and the astronauts returned safely to Earth.
phrasesa source/cause of worryHer children were a constant source of worry.
be sick/frantic with worryThe girl's mother was sick with worry over her missing daughter.
n THESAURUSsomething that makes you worriedworry a problem that you are anxious about or are not sure how to deal withYou should discuss your worries with your parents.
Worries about the company’s performance sent its share prices falling.
concern a situation that makes you feel worried, especially a problem that affects a lot of people, but that may not affect you personallyOne concern is the effects of these chemicals on the environment.
Our main concern is that the boys are well looked after while their parents are away.
troubles problems in your life that you are worried aboutI don't want to bore you with my troubles.
She has enough troubles of her own at the moment.
I hope all our troubles will be over soon.
cares written problems or responsibilities in your life that make you worryShe was not ready for the cares and responsibilities of running a family.
A holiday would give them chance to forget about all their cares.
the feeling of being worriedworry the feeling of not being happy or relaxed and thinking a lot about a problem or something that is wrongShe was sick with worry over her daughter.
the look of worry on his face
anxiety the feeling of being worried because you think that something bad has happened or will happen, and you feel that you have no control over the situationThe thought of having to give a speech filled me with anxiety.
The increase in heating costs is causing a lot of anxiety among elderly people.
concern a worried feeling – use this especially when many people are worried about a problem that affects everyoneThe shortage of water is beginning to cause widespread concern.
stress the feeling of being worried all the time, for example about work or personal problems, which can make you ill or very tiredHer financial problems were causing her a lot of stress.
anguish a feeling of extreme mental suffering caused by worryHow could her parents survive the anguish of not knowing what had happened to her?
When she spoke, her voice was full of anguish.
angst a strong feeling of worry and anxiety because you are worried about your life, your future, or what you should do in a particular situationThe letter was full of teenage angst - would she ever be able to find another boyfriend?
There was much angst about the decision.
be frantic/sick/desperate etc with worry• She was sick with worry about everything.