worry

Word family  noun worry worrier adjective worried ≠ unworried worrying worrisome verb worry adverb worryingly worriedly

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wor·ry1 /ˈwʌri $ ˈwɜːri/ ●●● S1 W2 verb (worried, worrying, worries)  1  be anxious 担忧 [intransitive]WORRIED to be anxious or unhappy about someone or something, so that you think about them a lot 担心；发愁worry about I worry about my daughter. 我担心我女儿。 You’ve really got no need to worry about your weight. 你真的不必担心你的体重。worry (that) She worried that she wasn’t doing enough to help. 她担心自己帮不上忙。worry over Dad worries over the slightest thing. 爸爸一点点小事就会发愁。 Don’t tell Mum about this – she’s got enough to worry about (=she already has a lot of problems or is very busy). 别把这件事告诉妈妈——她已经够操心的了。n GRAMMAR: Prepositions with worry• You worry about someone or something: Don’t worry about me.They worry about the cost.• If you worry over something, you spend a lot of time worrying about it: She worries over how to help him. ✗Don’t say: worry for something 2  don’t worry spoken a) WORRIEDused when you are trying to make someone feel less anxious 别担心〔用于安慰别人〕 Don’t worry, darling, Daddy’s here. 小宝贝，别怕，爸爸在这儿。don’t worry if Don’t worry if you can’t finish all the questions. 如果不能做完全部题目也不要紧。 b) NEEDused to tell someone that they do not need to do something 不用费心〔用于告诉某人不用做某事〕don’t worry about Don’t worry about sorting them out – I’ll do it later. 你不用费心整理——回头我来整理。 c) CERTAINLY/DEFINITELYused to tell someone that you will definitely do something 别担心〔用于告诉某人自己肯定会做某事〕 Don’t you worry, I’ll make sure he does his fair share. 你别担心，该他做的我一定会让他去做。3  make SB anxious 使某人担忧 [transitive]WORRIED to make someone feel anxious about something 使忧虑 The recent changes in the Earth’s climate are beginning to worry scientists. 近来地球的气候变化使科学家开始担忧起来。 I didn’t tell Mum and Dad – I didn’t want to worry them. 我没告诉爸妈——我不想让他们担心。what worries me is .../the (only) thing that worries me is ... The only thing that worries me is the food. I don’t want to get food poisoning. 我唯一担心的是食物，我可不想食物中毒。it worries somebody that/how/when Doesn’t it worry you that Sarah spends so much time away from home? 萨拉整天往外跑，你不担心吗？worry yourself (=feel anxious, especially when there is no need to) 〔尤指不必要地〕担心，发愁 You’re worrying yourself unnecessarily. 你在自寻烦恼。4  not to worry British English spokenUNIMPORTANT used to say that something is not important 没关系〔用于指某事不重要〕 Not to worry, we can always go another time. 没关系，我们总有时间去的。5  nothing to worry about spokenWORRIED used to tell someone that something is not as serious or difficult as they think 没什么可担心的 It’s just a check-up – nothing to worry about. 这只是一次检查——没什么可担心的。6  annoy 使烦恼 [transitive]ANNOY to annoy someone 使烦恼，使不安 SYN bother The heat didn’t seem to worry him. 酷热似乎并没有让他烦恼。7. animal 动物 [transitive]TADHP if a dog worries sheep, it tries to bite or kill them 〔狗〕追咬[撕咬]〔羊〕8 worry at something phrasal verb a) HBABITEif an animal worries at a bone or piece of meat, it bites and shakes it 〔动物〕撕咬〔骨头或肉块〕b) THINK ABOUTif you worry at a problem, you think about it a lot in order to find a solution 设法解决〔问题〕→ See Verb table

Examples from the Corpus

worry• There was nothing to worry about: if there had been, the fuzz would have come in with a warrant.• I was really worried about it at the time.• No, the Polk County chairman for Forbes is worried about something entirely nonpolitical: the weather.• Legislative opponents worried about the possibility of more initiative campaigns, however, and the September plan was dropped.• In reality, Arum has little to worry about.• On the contrary it would merely increase their anxiety level, even if there was nothing to worry about.• I don't know what you're worrying about.• Theo was asked not to worry, and not to tell anyone unless forced.• He began to worry he might lose his job.• Mom, stop worrying. I'll be fine.• What worries me is the difference in age between Rosie and her boyfriend.• One thing that worried me was that information had been leaked to the press.• The rise in housing costs worries most young families.• Use this to your advantage by scanning the papers for any major police search, then target the worried relatives.• The changes in the Earth's climate began to worry some scientists.• Mr Davenport now worries that re-engineering is passing from a fad to a cliché.• I was worried that Shannon was too small, but the doctor says she's fine.• Don't worry, there's plenty of time.• My husband worries when I'm late home from work.• Doesn't it worry you that Stephen spends so much time away from home?• "Why didn't you tell me?" "I didn't want to worry you."worry about• State Trooper McNamara reassures her that she has nothing to worry about because there are police there already.• Don't worry about filing those invoices right now.• He stopped worrying about him anyway.• He was predestined for the London office, I later learned, and not terribly worried about his career.• There are plenty of real dangers to worry about instead.• They can come in for a meal or a show and not have to worry about last trains, or driving back.• She was 20 and worried about missing a year of skating.• Doctors still have a few worries about the effectiveness of the treatment.• Fran worries too much about the way she looks.• Though the girls loved the game, after a while he started worrying about what other people might think.• More than anything else I think I was worried about what other people would say if I failed.worry yourself• And that was a joke, because I was half-dead with worry myself.• I don't think we need to worry ourselves about people being offended.• I ought to be in bed, he thought, not worrying myself about such things.• Maybe it was only that he had worried himself out.• All the time Maureen was away she was worrying herself sick about Biggles.• Denver had worried herself sick trying to think of a way to get Beloved to share her room.• You shouldn't worry yourself so much - everything will be fine.• Nutty lay awake in the small hours, worrying herself stupid.• As soon as they see their names on the leaderboard they worry themselves to death until their name's gone off the board.worry2 ●●● S2 noun (plural worries)  1  [countable]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  [countable, uncountable]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 English 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。”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.hang-up informal a feeling of worry or embarrassment about something personal, such as your appearance or relationships with other peopleShe has a hang-up about her nose.We all have our hang-ups.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 faceanxiety 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.

Examples from the Corpus

worry• Worries about the tire company's performance sent its shares tumbling.• Roosevelt's chief worry at the time was that an attack on Britain would put the US at a strategic disadvantage.• This constant worry about your debts isn't doing you any good at all.• As he dried his hands carefully, finger by finger, the old familiar worry returned, heavy as a morbid growth.• financial worries• The great worry of most Hormel backers this time around is that Helms will block hearings on his nomination.• His worry is how to handle success.• For she followed through with an act which suggests that she may have had some later worries.• You may recall that earlier in the year I burdened you with my worries.• At the back of her mind was a nagging worry about the Tarlands' relationship with Marco.• The launch was delayed because of worries over protestors.• The meningitis outbreak is a major cause of worry at the moment.• The experiment, which had caused some worry, particularly on the Labour benches, was entirely successful.• The rage and disappointment had disappeared, but the worry in Jim's face was starting to show.• A modest economic upswing may relieve the worries of the corporations.• It's important that children can discuss their worries with their parents.• His remarks reflect a widespread worry that Canada may be going the same way as the US.• The poor mother was sick with worry over her missing daughter.financial worries• In one bound he would be free of all financial worries.• On the mental level we may experience stresses from business problems and financial worries, the pressure of examinations and so on.• Bach's last years were clouded by financial worries caused by declining receipts and heavy expenditure on the Hanover Square concerts.• The jury heard Warwick had financial worries which caused marital pressures.• Many daughters who are caring full-time for a parent or parents at home have financial worries too.• Students today can not so easily neglect financial worries as their predecessors twenty years before.• Speculation about his death centred most persistently on financial worries.• These are difficult days for students ... financial worries and job uncertainty, as well as coping with life alone.be frantic/sick/desperate etc with worry• She was sick with worry about everything.Origin worry1 Old English wyrgan “to strangle”

wor·ry1 verb →n GRAMMAR1worry2 noun →REGISTER1 →n COLLOCATIONS1
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worry

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wor‧ry¹ S1 W2 /ˈwʌri $ ˈwɜːri/ verb (past tense and past participle worried, present participle worrying, third person singular worries)1.  BE ANXIOUS  [intransitive] to be anxious or unhappy about someone or something, so that you think about them a lot
    worry about
    I worry about my daughter.
    You’ve really got no need to worry about your weight.
    worry (that)
    She worried that she wasn’t doing enough to help.
    worry over
    Dad worries over the slightest thing.
    Don’t tell Mum about this – she’s got enough to worry about (=she already has a lot of problems or is very busy).
2. don’t worry spoken
  a. used when you are trying to make someone feel less anxious:
    Don’t worry, darling, Daddy’s here.
    don’t worry if
    Don’t worry if you can’t finish all the questions.
  b. used to tell someone that they do not need to do something
    don’t worry about
    Don’t worry about sorting them out – I’ll do it later.
  c. used to tell someone that you will definitely do something:
    Don’t you worry, I’ll make sure he does his fair share.
3.  MAKE SOMEBODY ANXIOUS  [transitive] to make someone feel anxious about something:
    The recent changes in the Earth’s climate are beginning to worry scientists.
    I didn’t tell Mum and Dad – I didn’t want to worry them.
    what worries me is .../the (only) thing that worries me is ...
    The only thing that worries me is the food. I don’t want to get food poisoning.
    Doesn’t it worry you that Sarah spends so much time away from home?
    worry yourself (=feel anxious, especially when there is no need to)
    You’re worrying yourself unnecessarily.
4. not to worry British English spoken used to say that something is not important:
    Not to worry, we can always go another time.
5. nothing to worry about spoken used to tell someone that something is not as serious or difficult as they think:
    It’s just a check-up – nothing to worry about.
6.  ANNOY  [transitive] to annoy someone
   SYN  bother:
    The heat didn’t seem to worry him.
7.  ANIMAL  [transitive] if a dog worries sheep, it tries to bite or kill them
     
worry at something phrasal verb
  1. if an animal worries at a bone or piece of meat, it bites and shakes it
  2. if you worry at a problem, you think about it a lot in order to find a solution

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worry² S2 noun (plural worries)1. [countable] a problem that you are anxious about or are not sure how to deal with
    sb’s main/biggest/real etc worry
    My main worry is finding somewhere to live.
    I had a lot of financial worries.
    be a worry to/for somebody
    Money was always a big worry for us.
  REGISTER
    In written English, people often prefer to use concern rather than worry, because it sounds more formal:
   ▪ One of voters’ key concerns is crime.
2. [uncountable and countable] the feeling of being anxious about something
    be frantic/sick/desperate etc with worry (=feel extremely anxious)
    His mother was desperate with worry.
    He’s been a constant source of worry.
    worry about
    We had no worries about safety.
3. no worries British English spoken used to agree to what someone wants and to say that it will be no problem:
    ‘Can you deliver on Thursday?’ ‘Yeah, no worries, mate.’
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ adjectives
   ▪ sb’s main/biggest worry My biggest worry is that I might make a fool of myself.
   ▪ a major/big/great worry Traffic congestion is not yet a major worry in the area.
   ▪ a real worry It's a real worry that he is so far away.
   ▪ somebody's only worry My only worry was that she wouldn't like it.
   ▪ a constant worry For 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 worries Bach’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.
■ phrases
   ▪ a 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.
     

THESAURUS

■ something that makes you worried
   ▪ worry a problem that you are anxious about or are not sure how to deal with: You 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 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 written 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.
   ▪ 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.
■ the feeling of being worried
   ▪ worry the feeling of not being happy or relaxed and thinking a lot about a problem or something that is wrong: She 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 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.
   ▪ 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.