to protect someone or something and provide the things they need, especially someone who is young, old, or ill

The children are being cared for by a relative. 孩子们由一位亲戚照料着。

She can't go out to work because she has to stay at home to care for her elderly mother. 她不能出去工作，因为她得在家里照料年迈的母亲。

It's good to know that the dogs will be well cared for while we're away. 得知我们外出期间那些狗会得到妥善照看真是太好了。

to love someone and feel romantic towards them

You know I care for you, Peter. 彼得，你知道我喜欢你。