welfare
US /ˈwel.fer/
UK /ˈwel.fer/
1.
福祉, 福利
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group
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We are concerned about the welfare of the children.
我們關心孩子們的福祉。
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The organization works for the welfare of animals.
該組織致力於動物福利。
2.
福利, 社會福利
financial support given to people in need
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Many families rely on welfare benefits to survive.
許多家庭依靠福利救濟金維持生計。
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The government provides welfare programs for the unemployed.
政府為失業者提供福利計劃。