to worry
01
心配する, 気にする
to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems
Intransitive: to worry | to worry about sth
例
She tends to worry about upcoming exams.
彼女は今度の試験について心配する傾向がある。
Do n't worry, I'll take care of everything while you're away.
心配しないで、あなたがいない間すべてを私が面倒を見ます。
02
悩ます, 煩わせる
to bother or irritate someone repeatedly
Transitive: to worry sb
例
The dripping faucet worried him as he tried to focus on his work.
仕事に集中しようとしている彼にとって、滴る蛇口は気がかりだった。
The child 's whining started to worry the tired teacher.
子供のぐずりが疲れた教師を悩ませ始めた。
03
かじる, 噛む
to chew, pull, or shake something with the teeth, often aggressively or persistently
Transitive: to worry sth
例
The dog worried the old shoe until it was in shreds.
犬は古い靴をかみ続け、ボロボロになるまでやめなかった。
She watched as the puppy worried the toy, growling playfully.
彼女は子犬がおもちゃをかじるのを見ていた、遊び心でうなるように。
04
いじくり回す, 心配そうに弄る
to handle or move something over and over, often in a way that shows anxiety or distraction
Transitive: to worry sth
例
He worried the pen in his hand while waiting for the results.
彼は結果を待ちながら、手に持ったペンをいじり回していた。
She nervously worried the edge of her napkin during the meeting.
彼女は会議中、緊張してナプキンの端をいじり回していた。
05
心配させる, 悩ませる
to cause someone to feel nervous, uneasy, or troubled in their mind
Transitive: to worry sb
例
She was worried by the thought of losing her job.
彼女は仕事を失うという考えに心配していた。
The delay in the flight worried him, as he had important plans.
フライトの遅れが彼を心配させた、重要な予定があったからだ。
Worry
01
心配、不安
the state of feeling anxiety
例
His constant worry about the future kept him up at night.
将来についての彼の絶え間ない心配が、夜も眠れなくさせた。
She expressed her worry over her son's health.
彼女は息子の健康についての心配を表した。
02
心配, 悩み
something that causes concern, fear, or nervousness
例
The rising cost of living is a major worry for many families.
生活費の上昇は多くの家族にとって大きな悩みの種です。
The safety of the children during the trip was a common worry among teachers.
旅行中の子供たちの安全は教師たちの間で共通の心配事でした。
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worriment
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