Monday, March 18, 2013

The word of the day

CONCERN(n)

1)беспокойство
a.[incountable] a feeling of worry about something, especially one that a lot of people have about animportant issue
concern about/over/at:
Many people expressed concern over moves to restore the death penalty.
There's a lot of public concern about modern farming methods.
concern that:
There is some concern that the country may slide into civil war.
express/voice concern:
Many people have voiced concern over the proposed changes in the law.
cause concern/be a cause for concern:
Doctors said her condition was causing concern.
growing/widespread concern: There is growing concern about the safety of mobile phones.
a matter of concern (=something that makes people feel worried):
The issue of alcohol-relatedcrime is becoming a matter of great concern.

b.[countable] something that worries you
Landfill sites raise some important environmental concerns.
concern about/over:
The trip was cancelled because of concerns about safety.
raise/express/voice concerns:
Many doctors have raised concerns about the drug.
deep/grave concerns:
The changes have raised deep concerns in the local community.
main/major concern: Eighteen percent of people said unemployment was their main concern.

2) забота
something that you think is important
My only concern is to find my daughter.
main/primary/major concern: Our primary concern is to give our clients practical care.

3)
[uncounable] a feeling that you care about someone and want them to be happy and well
concern for:
He showed a complete lack of concern for the children's welfare.
genuine concern:
'Are you alright?' she said with genuine concern.

4)
a.[singular] [always in negatives] if something is not your concern, you are not responsible for itand do not need to become involved in it
His private life is no concern of ours.

b. [singular] if something is your concern, you are responsible for it and have to deal with it
If children are missing school then that is the parents' concern.

5)предприятие
[countable] a business
a large concern employing 60 people

PHRASE

of concern to someone
if something is of concern to you, you think it is important and you feel worried about it
of major/great concern: It's an issue of major concern to employers.

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