welfare

n.

1. 健康, 幸福, 繁荣
   • They are concerned about my welfare.
     他们关心我的健康。
2. 福利
   • Patrick works for social welfare.
     帕特里克为社会福利工作。
   • The company's welfare officer deals with employee's personal problems.
     公司负责福利的工作人员处理雇员的个人问题。
3. 〈美〉政府的福利(制度)
   • Most of the families in this neighbourhood are on welfare.
     这一带的大多数家庭都接受政府的福利救济。