troublesome
/ˈtrʌblsəm/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6430 in the learning path
麻烦的；令人烦恼的
Definitions
adj. causing problems, difficulty, or annoyance
麻烦的；令人烦恼的
Example
This troublesome lock jams whenever the weather turns cold.
每当天气变冷，这把烦人的锁就会卡住。
Unreliable public transport is particularly troublesome for workers who depend on buses to reach jobs outside city centres.
对于依赖公交车前往市中心以外地区上班的人来说，公共交通不可靠尤其令人困扰。
Collocations
- a troublesome issue
- a troublesome cough
- particularly troublesome
Word family
- trouble (n.)
- troubled (adj.)
Synonyms
- problematic
- bothersome
Usage tip
troublesome指造成麻烦；troubled指自身遇到困扰。
FAQ
- What does troublesome mean?
- causing problems, difficulty, or annoyance
- How is troublesome pronounced?
- UK /ˈtrʌblsəm/, US /ˈtrʌblsəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
