welfare/'welfeər $ -fer/

n.

➊ financial help that the government gives to people who need it

➋ the state of being happy, healthy or safe

n. [U]

➊ （政府给予的）福利：His family live on welfare. 他一家人靠政府福利过活。

◇a welfare programme 福利项目

◇Child welfare 儿童福利

➋ 幸福，康乐，安康：The teacher was concerned about the children's welfare. 老师关心孩子们的安康。

构词well + fare