Learner's definition of WELFARE
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: a government program for poor or unemployed people that helps pay for their food, housing, medical costs, etc.(政府给予的)福利救济 —
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 2
: the state of being happy, healthy, or successful : well- being福祉;幸福;安康 -
I have your welfare at heart.我牵挂着你的幸福。
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The welfare of all the orphans was at stake.所有孤儿的幸福都受到了威胁。
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She donates to organizations concerned about animal welfare.她向关注动物福利的组织捐款。