What does disturb mean?

to interrupt someone's activity, rest, or peace to make someone feel worried or upset to move or change something from its usual position

How is disturb pronounced?

UK /dɪˈstɜːb/, US /dɪˈstɜːrb/.

/dɪˈstɜːb/ · /dɪˈstɜːrb/

CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5340 in the learning path

打扰；妨碍

v. to interrupt someone's activity, rest, or peace

打扰；妨碍

v. to make someone feel worried or upset

使不安

v. to move or change something from its usual position

弄乱；扰动

Please close the door quietly so you don't disturb Dad.

请轻轻关门，别打扰爸爸。

Construction noise can disturb nearby residents and reduce their quality of life over time.

施工噪声可能打扰附近居民，并逐渐降低他们的生活质量。

disturb强调打扰或使不安；interrupt强调中断。

What does disturb mean?: to interrupt someone's activity, rest, or peace to make someone feel worried or upset to move or change something from its usual position
How is disturb pronounced?: UK /dɪˈstɜːb/, US /dɪˈstɜːrb/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.