来自古英语wel faran,来自 wel-,好的，词源同well,fare,旅程，人生航程。引申义社会福利。

1. They were more concerned about the dogs' welfare than a clean getaway.

他们更加关心那些狗的安危，而非自己如何干净利落地脱身。

2. The local welfare office is where government dispenses many of its services.

地方福利部门就是政府贯彻实施其众多服务的窗口。

3. The government is cynically running down Swe-den's welfare system.

瑞典政府正自私自利地削减本国的福利。

4. Unsupported mothers are one of the fastest-growing groups of welfare claimants.

无生活依靠的单身母亲是福利救济申领者中人数增长最快的群体之一。

5. Animal welfare is a subject very close to my heart.

动物福利是我非常关注的一个问题。