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disturbance

UK //dɪˈstɜː.bəns//US //dɪˈstɝː.bəns//

词源

源自中古英语 'distourbaunce',来自古法语 'destorbance',基于拉丁语 'disturbare'(意为打扰或扰乱)。

noun

❶ 扰乱或干扰的行为或状态,指打破平静或正常秩序的情况。

“The loud noise caused a disturbance in the neighborhood.”

(巨大的噪音在社区里引起了骚动。)

“She couldn't concentrate due to the constant disturbance from the construction site.”

(由于建筑工地持续的干扰,她无法集中注意力。)

❶ 情绪或心理上的不安或困扰,指内心的不平静状态。

“The news of the accident caused her great emotional disturbance.”

(事故的消息给她带来了巨大的情绪困扰。)

“He showed signs of mental disturbance after the traumatic event.”

(在经历了创伤性事件后,他表现出精神不安的迹象。)

同义词:disruption, commotion, turmoil, upset, agitation

常见短语

sleep disturbance — 睡眠障碍,指影响正常睡眠的各种问题,如失眠或频繁醒来。

“Stress can lead to sleep disturbance and affect overall health.”

(压力可能导致睡眠障碍并影响整体健康。)

public disturbance — 公共骚乱,指在公共场所引起混乱或干扰公共秩序的行为。

“The protesters were charged with causing a public disturbance.”

(抗议者被指控制造公共骚乱。)