concern
concern — 動詞
1. to make someone feel worried or anxious, especially when something may have gone
使擔心
讓人憂慮不安
to make someone feel worried or anxious, especially when something may have gone wrong or when the outcome is uncertain.
The blood test results concerned Wren's parents enough for them to call the hospital.
驗血結果讓 Wren 的父母很擔心，他們馬上打電話到醫院。
be concerned + enough + infinitive
It concerned the principal that so many students had missed the exam on the same morning.
這麼多學生在同一早上缺考，讓校長很憂心。
it concerns + noun + that-clause
Adaeze was deeply concerned when she received no news from her brother for three days.
Adaeze 三天沒有收到弟弟的消息，深感憂慮。
The strange noise from the engine concerned the pilot, who decided to land early.
引擎發出怪聲讓飛行員很不安，他決定提早降落。
What concerns the local fishermen most is the amount of plastic waste in the bay.
讓當地漁民最擔憂的是海灣裡的塑膠廢棄物量。
- reassure
to make someone feel less worried
文法句型
concern + noun/pronoun
be concerned + about + noun
be concerned + that-clause
it concerns + noun/pronoun + that-clause
用法筆記
Commonly used in the passive voice (be concerned about/over something). The active voice tends to sound more formal than worry.
常見錯誤
2. to affect or matter to someone personally, touching their life, their choices, o
關係到
對某人重要或有影響
to affect or matter to someone personally, touching their life, their choices, or their circumstances.
The new tax rules concern anyone who owns a small business in the city.
新的稅務規定關係到市內所有經營小生意的人。
concern + anyone who + clause
Eitan's decision to move abroad concerns not just himself but his whole family.
Eitan 決定移居國外，這件事不只關係到他本人，也影響到全家人。
This argument between the managers does not concern the junior staff at all.
兩位經理之間的爭論與基層員工完全無關。
As concerns the school budget, the board will announce their decision next week.
關於學校預算的問題，董事會將在下週公布決定。
The proposed law concerns every citizen who pays income tax in this state.
這項擬議中的法律關係到本州每一位繳所得稅的公民。
文法句型
concern + noun/pronoun
as concerns + noun
用法筆記
Used without progressive tenses (not 'is concerning' in this sense). The phrase 'as concerns' is formal and means 'regarding.'
常見錯誤
3. to have a particular subject as the main topic — used for books, films, articles
關於
以某事為主題
to have a particular subject as the main topic — used for books, films, articles, speeches, or discussions.
The documentary concerns the history of coffee farming in Colombia and Brazil.
這部紀錄片關於哥倫比亞和巴西的咖啡種植歷史。
Imran's speech at the conference mainly concerned the future of clean energy.
Imran 在會議上的演講主要是關於潔淨能源的未來。
mainly concerns — narrowing the topic
The second chapter concerns early attempts to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
第二章關於早期嘗試飛越大西洋的歷史。
A large part of the report concerns pollution levels in major European rivers.
報告中有很大篇幅關於歐洲主要河流的汙染程度。
The novel concerns a young nurse who moves to a small island to work.
這本小說關於一名年輕護士搬到小島工作的故事。
文法句型
concern + subject (topic)
用法筆記
This is a stative verb and is not used in progressive forms ('is concerning' is incorrect here). 'Concerns' in this sense is more formal than 'is about.'
常見錯誤
4. to take an active interest in a subject or issue, or to become involved in deali
關心；參與
積極關注或投入
to take an active interest in a subject or issue, or to become involved in dealing with something that matters to you.
Heloísa concerns herself with local education projects for underprivileged children.
Heloísa 關心當地弱勢兒童的教育計畫。
concerns herself with + noun phrase
The committee is concerned with improving public transport in rural areas.
該委員會負責改善偏遠地區的大眾運輸服務。
be concerned with + gerund
A good manager should concern herself about the well-being of her team members.
好的主管應該關心團隊成員的福祉。
Tariq does not concern himself with office gossip, preferring to focus on his work.
Tariq 不關心辦公室八卦，寧可專注在工作上。
- get involved in
less formal and more active
- take an interest in
focuses on curiosity rather than action
- ignore
to deliberately not take an interest
文法句型
concern + oneself + with + noun
concern + oneself + about + noun
用法筆記
Always used with a reflexive pronoun (oneself/himself/herself/themselves) followed by 'with' or 'about.' Without the reflexive pronoun, the meaning changes to a different sense.
常見錯誤
5. a conventional formal greeting used when opening a letter or official document a
敬啟者
不知收件人時的信件開頭
a conventional formal greeting used when opening a letter or official document addressed to an unnamed recipient.
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to apply for the position of laboratory assistant.
敬啟者：本人致函應徵實驗室助理一職。
fixed phrase: To Whom It May Concern
Lara used 'To Whom It May Concern' in her complaint letter because she had no contact name.
Lara 在投訴信中使用「敬啟者」，因為沒有聯絡人的姓名。
Job seekers should avoid 'To Whom It May Concern' when they know the recruiter's name.
求職者若知道 recruiter 的姓名，應避免使用「敬啟者」。
The bank manager replied with a letter beginning 'To Whom It May Concern.'
銀行經理回了一封信，開頭寫著「敬啟者」。
- Dear Sir or Madam
another formal greeting without a named recipient
文法句型
to whom it may concern
用法筆記
Increasingly considered outdated or overly impersonal in modern business correspondence. Whenever possible, find the recipient's name.
常見錯誤
concern — 名詞
1. a feeling of worry or nervousness about something, especially when the situation
擔憂
憂慮不安的感覺
a feeling of worry or nervousness about something, especially when the situation is uncertain or may have a bad result.
There is growing concern among parents about the amount of homework their children receive.
家長們對於孩子的作業量越來越擔憂。
growing concern among [group] about [topic]
Jack expressed concern when he saw that the bridge had not been repaired after the storm.
Jack 看到暴風雨後橋樑尚未修復，表達了憂慮。
The main concern of the villagers is that the new road will destroy the local forest.
村民最擔心的是新道路會破壞當地的森林。
Rising air pollution in the city is a serious cause for concern among health officials.
城市空氣汙染日益嚴重，令衛生官員深感憂慮。
Lotte's biggest concern right now is finding a safe place for her family to stay.
Lotte 目前最大的擔憂是為家人找到安全的住所。
- calm
a feeling of peace and safety
文法句型
concern + about/over + noun
cause/raise concern
be a cause for concern
用法筆記
Uncountable when referring to the general feeling ('His health is a matter of concern'). Countable when referring to a specific worry ('She has several concerns about the trip').
常見錯誤
2. a company or business organization, especially one that provides services or man
公司；企業
商業組織或企業
a company or business organization, especially one that provides services or manufactures goods.
The family printing concern has been operating in Taipei since the early 1990s.
這家家族印刷公司從 1990 年代初期就在臺北經營。
family concern — small, family-owned business
Hyun sold his small shipping concern to a larger logistics company last year.
Hyun 去年把他的小型海運公司賣給了一家大型物流企業。
The factory is still a going concern, employing over two hundred local workers.
這間工廠仍在正常營運，雇用了兩百多名當地勞工。
The jewellery concern started by Tuan's grandfather now has shops in three countries.
Tuan 祖父創立的珠寶公司如今在三國設有分店。
- company
the most common modern term
- firm
often used for professional services
- enterprise
more formal; suggests ambition or scale
文法句型
family concern
business concern
going concern
用法筆記
Slightly formal or old-fashioned. In everyday English, 'company' or 'business' is more common. 'Going concern' is a fixed phrase in accounting meaning a business that is expected to continue operating.
3. an issue or subject that matters greatly to a person, typically because it touch
要事
對某人重要的事情
an issue or subject that matters greatly to a person, typically because it touches their own life or situation.
Environmental protection is a major concern for the younger generation in Taiwan.
環保是臺灣年輕世代非常重視的議題。
major concern for [group]
Eliska's health has always been a great concern to her family and close friends.
Eliska 的健康一直是家人和好友非常關心的事。
be a concern to [someone]
The quality of drinking water in rural areas is a growing public concern.
偏鄉地區的飲用水品質日益受到大眾關注。
Issues of safety at the school are of great concern to teachers and parents alike.
學校的安全問題令老師和家長們同樣高度關注。
Providing affordable housing has become a major political concern in most large cities.
提供可負擔的住房已成為各大城市的主要政治議題。
文法句型
be of concern to + noun
be a matter of concern
be a concern for + noun
用法筆記
Often used with of: 'be of concern' means 'be important or interesting.' The phrase be of (no) concern is fixed — do not insert articles before or after 'of.'
常見錯誤
4. a matter that belongs to a particular person's private or professional domain, a
分內事
涉及個人的私事
a matter that belongs to a particular person's private or professional domain, and is not open to outside interference.
How Tariq chooses to spend his free time is his own concern, not yours.
Tariq 選擇如何運用自己的時間是他自己的事，與你無關。
one's own concern
The couple's financial problems are a private concern and should not be discussed openly.
這對夫妻的財務問題是私事，不應公開討論。
How others judge her work is not her concern as long as she does her best.
別人如何評價她的工作不是她的事，只要她盡了力就好。
Managing the school kitchen is the concern of the head cook, not the teachers.
管理學校廚房是主廚的職責，不是老師的事。
文法句型
my/your/his concern
no concern of mine/yours
用法筆記
Almost always used with a possessive (my, your, his, our, their) or the phrase 'of.' The negative form 'not my concern' strongly implies 'not my business.'
5. used in the fixed phrase 'of concern' to describe something that is important or
重要；相關
（某事）備受關注或重要
used in the fixed phrase 'of concern' to describe something that is important or matters to someone, especially in formal statements.
The committee stated that the drop in test scores was of great concern to the board.
委員會表示，考試成績下降令董事會高度關注。
was of great concern to [someone]
It is of concern to the whole neighbourhood that the park has become unsafe at night.
公園夜間變得不安全，這件事令整個社區都很憂心。
it is of concern that...
The rising cost of food is of particular concern to families on low incomes.
糧食價格上漲對低收入家庭尤其影響重大。
Whether the old library will stay open is a matter of concern for many residents.
舊圖書館是否繼續開放，是許多居民關心的問題。
- importance
broader; 'concern' adds the sense of emotional investment
文法句型
be of concern to + noun
it is of concern that...
用法筆記
Restricted to the fixed expression 'be of (adj) concern.' The adjective (great, considerable, little, particular) goes before 'concern.' Cannot be used as a standalone noun phrase.
常見錯誤
6. used in fixed negative phrases to show that something is not important or releva
不關…的事
與某人無關或不重要
used in fixed negative phrases to show that something is not important or relevant to someone, or that they should not interfere.
What Lisa does in her free time is of no concern to the company management.
Lisa 下班後做什麼事，與公司管理階層無關。
be of no concern to [someone]
It is no concern of yours how much rent the neighbours pay for their apartment.
鄰居付多少房租，不關你的事。
it is no concern of yours + clause
The contents of the letter were of no concern to anyone except the recipient.
信的內容除了收件人之外，與任何人都無關。
Wren told her colleague politely that the budget discussion was no concern of his.
Wren 客氣地告訴同事，預算討論不關他的事。
- none of someone's business
more direct and informal
- someone's concern
something that involves or matters to someone
文法句型
be of no concern to + noun
it is no concern of + noun
用法筆記
Always negative. The positive counterpart is noun sense 4 (PERSONAL AFFAIR), meaning 'something that involves someone.' This sense is only used with 'no' or 'not any.'