cared-for
adjective uk/ˈkeədˌfɔːr/ us/ˈkerdˌfɔːr/
(THING)
（某物）保养良好的
A cared-for object has been kept in a good condition by someone.
We caught a glimpse of the well-cared-for interior of the boat. 我们瞥见小船内部保养得很好。
The bicycle was similar to hers but older and less cared-for. 这辆自行车和她的很像，但是更旧，保养得也更差。
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- Walking up the staircase, he admired the rich patina of lovingly cared-for wood.
- There is an unpretentious but comfortable and cared-for inn on the village green.
- His hands were smooth and cared-for to perfection.
(CHILD)
UK（儿童因父母无力照顾而）被机构收养的
Cared-for children are taken care of by an official or government organization because their own parents are unable to look after them.
More needs to be done to ensure that all cared-for children are healthy and safe. 还需要做更多的工作，以确保所有被机构收养的儿童都健康安全。
Synonym: looked-after
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- Nationally, only one cared-for child in 10 gets five As to Cs at GCSE.
- Even today, the country's cared-for children still wear institutional uniforms.