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单词 concerning
释义
concerningcon‧cern‧ing /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ $ -ɜːr-/ ●●○ W3 preposition Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • The police are anxious for any information concerning the woman's whereabouts.
  • We have several questions concerning the report.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
used when saying what the subject of something is: · She’s always talking about you.· In her novels she writes about life in South Africa.· There’s something I wanted to ask you about.
about a particular subject: · a book on English grammar· a report on poverty in rural areas
formal about: · Prince Saiid answered questions concerning Kuwait’s future.· The report raises a number of questions regarding food safety.
formal about – used especially when you want to start talking or writing about something: · Dear Sir, I’m writing with regard to your advertisement in The Times.
used in business letters and in emails to introduce the subject that you are going to write about: · Re: Friday’s meeting
Longman Language Activatorabout a subject or person
· Toby talks about you all the time.· This leaflet should answer all the questions you have about switching to digital TV.· I'm reading a really good book at the moment - it's about the French Revolution.· What's all the fuss about?about what/how/where etc · I've been thinking about what you said, and I've decided that you're right.
about a particular subject: · Lucia Piatti has written several books on the subject.advice/opinions/ideas etc on: · If you want any advice on where to stay, Jan should be able to help you.· His views on women are really old-fashioned.on what/how/where etc: · Do you have any ideas on where to eat tonight?book/programme/film etc on: · a book on 19th century English Literature· a lecture on Native American customs and folklore· Did you see that programme on South Africa last night?
formal about something or someone - use this especially to talk about information, ideas, or questions: · For any details concerning a particular country you should check with the embassy.· Richard was called in by the police to answer questions concerning the disappearance of Thomas Ripley.· If you have any questions regarding any of our services, please feel free to call me.· Thank you for your letter regarding the annual subscription to our magazine.
if you talk or write on the subject of someone or something, you talk or write about them: · Marie said nothing at all on the subject of Mr Bertram.while we're on the subject (=used when you are talking about a subject and want to say more about it): · While we're on the subject of money, do you have that $10 you owe me?
used in short business letters, messages etc: · Re planning meeting on Friday, please bring sales figures.· To: John Deacon. From: Maria Soames. Re: computer system.
formal used especially to introduce a subject that you want to talk about in a speech, formal report, meeting etc: · With regard to the proposed new shopping mall, I would like to add a few remarks to those of the previous speaker.· With regard to your letter concerning my January payment, this matter has now been settled.
use this in e-mails to introduce the subject you want to talk about. Wrt is an abbreviation of "with regard to": · Wrt your looking out for a new computer, I saw a good offer in the paper yesterday.· I'll be contacting Jean tomorrow wrt the Christmas party - is there anything you'd like me to suggest to her?
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
formal (=the rules about something)· the rules governing food labeling
about or relating to:  calls from young children concerning lost pets the facts concerning Marr’s car crash see thesaurus at aboutRegisterIn everyday English, people usually say about rather than concerning:· I’ve already written to him about the problem.
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