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harassing

UK //həˈræs.ɪŋ//US //həˈræs.ɪŋ//

词源

源自法语 'harasser'(意为‘使疲惫’),可能进一步源于古法语 'harer'(‘驱使’)。

verb

❶ 持续地打扰或烦扰某人,通常指通过重复的、不受欢迎的行为让对方感到困扰或不安。

“The neighbor kept harassing us with loud music every night.”

(邻居每晚都用吵闹的音乐骚扰我们。)

“She reported her boss for harassing her with inappropriate comments.”

(她举报了老板用不当言论骚扰她。)

同义词:bothering, pestering, annoying

常见短语

stop harassing — 要求对方停止骚扰行为,常用于正式或非正式的警告中。

“She told him to stop harassing her or she would call the police.”

(她告诉他停止骚扰,否则她会报警。)