concerning
/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈsər-niŋ/ (ame, mw) · /kənˈsɜː.nɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈsɝː.nɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
concerning — 介系詞
1. used to introduce the topic of a report, question, conversation, or written docu
關於
表示涉及的話題或主題
used to introduce the topic of a report, question, conversation, or written document, especially in formal contexts.
The principal sent a letter concerning the new dress code to all parents.
校長寄了一封關於新服裝規定的信給所有家長。
collocation: letter concerning [topic]
Detective Kwame reviewed the witness statements concerning the car theft.
奎文偵查員審閱了關於那宗汽車竊案的證人陳述。
structure: [document] + concerning + [topic]
There has been much debate concerning the new highway construction project.
關於新高速公路建設工程的辯論一直很多。
The email from Dr. Olumide concerning the lab results arrived late.
來自奧盧米德醫生的那封關於檢驗結果的電子郵件很晚才到。
The guidelines concerning food safety were updated after the inspection.
有關食品安全的準則在稽查後進行了更新。
- regarding
equally formal; often used at the start of a sentence or heading
- about
less formal; preferred in spoken English
- relating to
slightly more general; can connect a broader range of things
文法句型
concerning + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in written English and formal speech. In everyday conversation, 'about' is far more natural — 'concerning' may sound overly official.
常見錯誤
concerning — 形容詞
- concerningpositive
- more concerningcomparative
- most concerningsuperlative
1. producing a sense of worry or unease, often because a situation seems wrong, uns
令人擔憂
讓人感到憂慮或不安的
producing a sense of worry or unease, often because a situation seems wrong, unsafe, or likely to get worse.
The drop in test scores across the school is deeply concerning to teachers and parents.
全校考試成績下滑讓老師和家長深感擔憂。
collocation: deeply concerning
Petra found the strange noise coming from the engine very concerning.
佩特拉覺得引擎傳來的那個奇怪噪音很令人擔憂。
It is concerning that none of the missing hikers have been found yet.
令人擔憂的是，那些失蹤的登山客至今仍未被找到。
The report showed a concerning increase in traffic accidents near the bridge.
報告顯示橋樑附近的交通事故出現令人擔憂的增加。
Mei-Lin's sudden weight loss was concerning enough for her doctor to run more tests.
美玲的突然體重減輕令她的醫生擔憂，因此安排了更多檢查。
- worrying
more common in everyday speech; slightly more personal in tone
- troubling
suggests something disturbs your sense of right and wrong or order
- alarming
stronger — implies something requires immediate attention
- disturbing
adds a feeling of emotional upset or shock
- reassuring
restoring confidence; the opposite of causing worry
- comforting
making someone feel less sad or worried
文法句型
be + concerning
It is concerning that + clause
concerning + noun
用法筆記
Describes a situation, fact, or trend — NOT a person's emotional state. To say a person feels worried, use 'concerned' instead ('I am concerned about her health', not 'I am concerning about her health').