bother
/ˈbɒðə/ · /ˈbɑːðər/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #3082 in the learning path
打扰；使烦恼
Definitions
v. to interrupt, annoy, or worry someone
打扰；使烦恼
v. to make the effort to do something
费心；花工夫
n. trouble or effort that causes inconvenience
麻烦；烦扰
Example
Please do not bother your sister while she studies.
你姐姐学习时，请不要打扰她。
Constant notifications can bother students during lessons and reduce their ability to concentrate on complex tasks.
持续不断的通知会在课堂上干扰学生，降低他们专注于复杂任务的能力。
Collocations
- bother someone with something
- bother to do something
- cannot be bothered
- a lot of bother
Word family
- bothered (adj.)
- bothersome (adj.)
Synonyms
- annoy
- trouble
- disturb
Usage tip
bother to do常用于否定或疑问，表示费心做。
FAQ
- What does bother mean?
- to interrupt, annoy, or worry someone to make the effort to do something trouble or effort that causes inconvenience
- How is bother pronounced?
- UK /ˈbɒðə/, US /ˈbɑːðər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
