Showing posts with label word of the day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label word of the day. Show all posts

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.

Monday, March 11, 2013

The word of the day

CLAIM (v)

утверждать
1) to say that something is true, even though there is no definite proof
claim (that):
The report claimed that hundreds of civilians had crossed the border to escape thefighting.
He claims he is innocent.

claim to do something:
The organization claims to represent more than 20,000 firms.

a. to say that someone's actions are the cause of something, especially in a court of law
She is claiming sexual harassment against her boss. 

заявлять право,претендовать, требовать
2) to say that something is yours, especially as a right
Henry VII claimed the English throne after defeating Richard III.
Has anyone claimed the wallet I handed in yesterday?

claim credit/responsibility/victory etc (=say it is yours):
I can't claim all the credit for our success.

a. to officially ask for money that you believe you have a right to
The back of the form tells you how to claim your refund.
Are you claiming unemployment benefit?

claim on (=ask for money from an insurance policy): Can you claim on your insurance fordamage to furniture?

b. to officially ask for something as a right
She claimed political asylum in 1986.