:to do the things that are needed to help or protect (someone) or to keep (something) in good condition:to care for (someone or something)照顾;照料;爱护
He takes care of [=looks after] his brother after school.他放学后照顾弟弟。
They took care of a ten-room house without help.他们没请任何人帮忙,自己打理着一栋十居室的房子。
He is home taking care of a sick child.他在家照顾生病的孩子。
Each worker takes care of [=is responsible for] three machines.每个工人看管三台机器。
Their family doctor has been taking care of them for 20 years.他们的家庭医生已经为他们服务了20年。
You really ought to take better care of yourself. If you don't get some rest and start eating better, you are bound to get sick.你真的应该好好照顾自己了。如果再不休息,吃点好的,你肯定会生病的。
I'm old enough to take care of [=look out for] myself.我长大了,完全能够照顾自己了。
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:to deal with or do (something that requires effort or attention)处理;对付
My assistant takes care of [=makes] all our travel arrangements.我的助理负责安排我们全部的行程。
Don't worry about that mess. I'll take care of it. [=I'll clean it up]不用担心那些乱七八糟的东西,我会去整理的。
He offered to take care of [=pay] the bill.他提出由他买单。