/ˈwelfeə(r) ||; ˈwɛlˌfɛr/noun[U] 1 the general health, happiness of a person, an animal or a group （人、动物或群体的）健康，幸福，福祉: The doctor is concerned about the child's welfare. 医生关心这孩子的健康。
2 the help and care that is given to people who have problems with health, money, etc 福利: education and welfare services 教育及福利服务
3 (US 美) =SOCIAL SECURITY