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Minhuoc

#211274 Fri, 31 Mar 06 07:39 AM

Please explain "care to name" in this sentence:

"Women have succeeded in any job you care to name."

Thanks.

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Clive

#211280 Fri, 31 Mar 06 07:59 AM

Hi,

"Women have succeeded in any job you care to name." It means

"Women have succeeded in any job you wish to (or would like to) to specify the name of."

We see a somewhat similar use of 'care' in a question like 'Would you care for a Coke?', meaning 'Would you like a Coke?'

Best wishes, Clive

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Minhuoc

#211287 Fri, 31 Mar 06 09:14 AM

Thanks Clive for your help.