disturbance
/dɪˈstɜːbəns/ · /dɪˈstɝːbəns/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4412 in the learning path
干扰；打扰
Definitions
n. something that interrupts normal activity, peace, or functioning
干扰；打扰
n. an incident involving noisy or disorderly public behaviour
骚乱；混乱
Example
The drilling upstairs caused a disturbance during our dinner.
楼上的钻孔声打扰了我们吃晚饭。
Construction near protected wetlands can cause significant disturbance to nesting birds, particularly during the breeding season.
在受保护湿地附近施工可能严重干扰筑巢的鸟类，尤其是在繁殖季节。
Collocations
- cause a disturbance
- noise disturbance
- sleep disturbance
- public disturbance
Word family
- disturb (v.)
- disturbed (adj.)
- disturbing (adj.)
- undisturbed (adj.)
Synonyms
- disruption
- interruption
Usage tip
disturbance可指安宁被打破，也可指身体功能紊乱。
FAQ
- What does disturbance mean?
- something that interrupts normal activity, peace, or functioning an incident involving noisy or disorderly public behaviour
- How is disturbance pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈstɜːbəns/, US /dɪˈstɝːbəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
