单词详解

1.  n. [U]

A. 福利，幸福，健康安乐 (a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous)

She works hard for the welfare of the poor. 她为了穷人的福利而辛勤工作。

Parents are responsible for the welfare of their children. 父母要对子女的幸福负责。

His principal concern is his family’s welfare. 他至为关心的是他一家的幸福。

B. 救济事业，福利事业 (something that aids or promotes well-being)

   The company does well in social welfare. 这个公司在社会福利方面做得很好。

C.【美】社会救济 (制度) (governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need)
They are living on welfare now. 他们现在靠社会救济生活。

2.  adj.

 福利的，福利事业的
People are concerned about the cutbacks in federal welfare programs.
人们关注着联邦福利计划的削减。

The company’s welfare officer deals with employees’ personal problems.

公司负责福利的工作人员负责处理雇员的个人问题。