welfare
/ˈwelfeə(r); `wɛlˌfɛr/ n[U]
1 good health, happiness, prosperity, etc of a person or group （个人或集体的）健康、 幸福、 繁荣等
Parents are responsible for the welfare of their children. 父母要对子女的幸福负责.* the welfare of the nation 国家的繁荣昌盛
We are concerned about his welfare. 我们关心他的健康.
2 care for the health, safety, etc of a particular group （对某群体的健康、 安全等的）关心, 照顾, 福利
child/infant welfare 儿童[幼儿]福利
[attrib 作定语]
a child welfare clinic 儿童保健医院.
3 (US) (Brit social security) money paid by the State to those in need, eg because they are unemployed, disabled, etc （政府发放的）福利救济金（如对失业、 伤残人士的）. Cf 参看 supplementary benefit (supplementary).