pester
/ˈpestə/ · /ˈpestɚ/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #5763 in the learning path
纠缠；不断烦扰
Definitions
v. annoy someone by repeatedly asking for something or demanding attention
纠缠；不断烦扰
Example
The children pestered their uncle for another bedtime story.
孩子们缠着叔叔，要他再讲一个睡前故事。
Some online advertisements pester users with repeated requests, potentially reducing trust in digital services.
一些网络广告反复向用户发出请求，造成困扰，可能削弱用户对数字服务的信任。
Collocations
- pester someone for something
- pester someone to do something
- pester someone with questions
Synonyms
- bother
- harass
Usage tip
常用pester sb for sth或to do sth，强调反复纠缠。
FAQ
- What does pester mean?
- annoy someone by repeatedly asking for something or demanding attention
- How is pester pronounced?
- UK /ˈpestə/, US /ˈpestɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
