| 词组 | worry |
| 释义 | verb | noun worry1 /ˈwʌri $ ˈwɜːri/ verb 1. to be so anxious or unhappy about something that you think about it a lotadverbsreally worry I really worry that I might lose my job.worry a lot They worry a lot about what will happen to their children.worry slightly I do worry slightly about his health.worry constantly We live in a world where people worry constantly about the future.worry needlessly/unnecessarily There is plenty of time left – I think you’re worrying needlessly.worry unduly (=too much) Don’t worry unduly about the cost.prepositionsworry about/over sth Most people worry about money from time to time.phrasesDon’t worry! also not to worry! spoken “I forgot my umbrella!” “Don’t worry, we can use mine.” | “I failed the test again!” “Not to worry – I’m sure you’ll pass next time.”sth is nothing to worry about (=you should not worry about it) The doctor told him the marks on his skin are nothing to worry about.have enough to worry about (=used to say that someone does not want to hear about or do something) I’ve got enough to worry about without you telling me all your problems.worry yourself sick also worry yourself to death informal (=worry about something very much) Why didn’t you phone us? We’ve been worrying ourselves sick!2. to make someone so anxious or unhappy about something that they think about it a lotadverbsreally worry sb What really worries me is the cost of going to university.worry sb a lot The poor state of her health worries me a lot.worry sb slightly The rising cost of the project does worry me slightly.prepositionsworry yourself about sth Don’t worry yourself about me – I can look after myself.worry sb with sth She didn’t want to worry her husband with these problems.phrasesI don’t want to worry you, but... spoken (=used for introducing news that might be bad) I don’t want to worry, you but there’s black smoke coming from the back of your car.not let sth worry you You’re probably older than the other candidates, but I wouldn’t let that worry you. verb | noun worry2 /ˈwʌri $ ˈwɜːri/ noun 1. a problem that you are anxious about or are not sure how to deal withadjectivessb’s main/biggest worry My biggest worry is that I might forget my speech.a major/big/great/considerable worry Traffic congestion is a major worry in the area.a real worry It’s a real worry that my children are so far away.sb’s only worry My only worry is that I might not have enough money to finish the course.a constant worry For parents of teenagers, drugs are a constant worry.a nagging worry (=one that you keep worrying about) She had a little nagging worry that she was doing the wrong thing.an immediate worry The immediate worry is that there may be another explosion.a particular worry Safety is a particular worry when you are dealing with children.a worry is unfounded (=there is no reason to worry) Tests proved that worries about chemicals in the water supply were unfounded.financial/money worries The company has considerable financial worries.verbshave worries We have some worries about the cost of the building work.express/voice worries (=say that you are worried) Some politicians have expressed worries about sending more troops to the region.ease/alleviate worries formal (=make someone less worried) The report has helped to alleviate residents’ worries about air pollution.dismiss sb’s worries (=say that there are no problems and someone should not be worried) Local people are concerned about increased traffic but the council has dismissed their worries.forget your worries People regard their summer holiday as a chance to forget their worries.prepositionsworries about/over sth We still have some major worries about cost.a worry to sb Her children have never been a worry to her in any way.amid worries (=used for saying that something happens at a time when people are worried) The factory was closed amid worries about safety.phrasesa source/cause of worry Her children were a constant source of worry.be sick/frantic with worry The girl’s mother was sick with worry over her missing daughter.no worries spoken especially BrE (=used like ‘okay’ for agreeing or accepting something) “Can you help me with this table?” ”Yeah, no worries.”THESAURUS: worry concern a situation that makes you feel worried, especially a problem that affects a lot of people, but that may not affect you personally: One 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 about: I 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 problems or responsibilities in your life that make you worry: She was not ready for the cares and responsibilities of running a family. | A holiday would give them chance to forget about all their cares. | You can leave all your cares behind and enjoy yourself. hang-up informal a feeling of worry or embarrassment about something personal, such as your appearance or relationships with other people: She has a hang-up about her nose. | We all have our hang-ups.2. the feeling you have when you are worried about somethingphrasesout of your mind with worry/frantic with worry/sick with worry (=extremely worried) His parents were frantic with worry. | I'm so glad to see you. I've been going out of my mind with worry.THESAURUS: worry 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 situation: The 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 everyone: The shortage of water is beginning to cause widespread concern (=among many people). stress the feeling of being worried all the time, for example about work or personal problems, which can make you ill or very tired: Her financial problems were causing her a lot of stress. anguish a feeling of extreme mental suffering caused by worry: How 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 situation: The letter was full of teenage angst – would she ever be able to find another boyfriend? | There was much angst about the decision. |
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