disrupt
/dɪsˈrʌpt/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4915 in the learning path
扰乱；使中断
Definitions
v. Prevent an activity or system from continuing normally.
扰乱；使中断
Example
Heavy snow could disrupt our train journey tomorrow.
大雪可能会影响我们明天的火车行程。
Frequent power cuts disrupt online learning, particularly in rural communities where reliable internet access is already limited.
频繁停电扰乱了在线学习，在本就缺乏可靠网络的农村社区尤其如此。
Collocations
- disrupt traffic
- disrupt services
- disrupt sleep
- disrupt learning
Word family
- disruption (n.)
- disruptive (adj.)
Synonyms
- disturb
- interrupt
Usage tip
及物动词，直接接活动或系统；不是形容词。
FAQ
- What does disrupt mean?
- Prevent an activity or system from continuing normally.
- How is disrupt pronounced?
- UK /dɪsˈrʌpt/, US /dɪsˈrʌpt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
