concerning
UK/kәn'sә:niŋ/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
prep.
About; with regard to
关于，就……而言
adj.
Causing worry; troubling
令人担忧的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedconcernto sift, separate, distinguish, decide
+
-ingcontinuous / action of
=concerning
From concern: as a preposition it means 'relating to' (a question concerning the budget); as an adjective it means 'worrying' (a concerning trend). See concern.
Common Collocations
- 1.a concerning trend令人担忧的趋势
- 2.information concerning关于……的信息
- 3.concerning the matter关于此事
Example Sentences
- 1.
I have a few questions concerning the new policy.
- 2.
The drop in sales is a concerning sign.