welfare

US /ˈwel.fer/
UK /ˈwel.fer/
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1.

福祉, 福利

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group

:
We are concerned about the welfare of the children.
我们关心孩子们的福祉
The organization works for the welfare of animals.
该组织致力于动物福利
2.

福利, 社会福利

financial support given to people in need

:
Many families rely on welfare benefits to survive.
许多家庭依靠福利救济金维持生计。
The government provides welfare programs for the unemployed.
政府为失业者提供福利计划。