the general health, happiness and safety of a person, a country, etc. （个人的）健康，幸福；（国家的）繁荣，兴隆◆They believe that international commerce is harmful to the welfare of developing countries. 他们相信国际商务有害於发展中国家的福祉。
() the physical and mental health of employees and practical help that is provided for people that need it （员工的）身心健康；福利◆an employee welfare plan 员工福利计划
practical or financial help that is provided, often by the government, for people that need it （通常由政府提供的）实物或资金帮助，福利◆The state is still the main provider of welfare. 国家依然是福利的主要提供者。◆a social welfare programme 社会福利计划◆welfare services/work 福利服务／工作