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⇨ trouble 1 (A few drunks were causing trouble.) ⇨ trouble 2 (get/run into trouble) ⇨ difficulty (go to the trouble of doing sth) ⇨ illness (back trouble) ⇨ problem (The only trouble is…)trouble verb
⇨ interrupt (Sorry to trouble you.) ⇨ worry 2 (Is something troubling you?)trouble1 noun A few drunks were causing trouble. 几个醉鬼在闹事。get/run into trouble 陷入困境trouble ♦︎ unrest ♦︎ disturbance ♦︎ disorder ♦︎ anarchy ♦︎ agitationThese are all words for a situation involving violent behaviour and/or protests. 这些词均表示骚乱、骚动、动乱。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆trouble / unrest / disturbances / disorder / agitation among sb◆serious trouble / unrest / disturbances / disorder◆public / political unrest / disturbances / disorder / agitation◆violent / civil / urban / social unrest / disturbances / disorder◆to cause trouble / unrest / a disturbance◆to lead to unrest / a disturbance / disorder / anarchy◆to quell the unrest / disturbance / disorder◆trouble / unrest / a disturbance / disorder occurs■ trouble [uncountable] a situation in which people are violent and likely to fight 纷争；动乱；骚乱◆As the bars closed the town was full of youths looking for trouble.酒吧关门后，城里到处都是寻衅滋事的年轻人。◆The police were expecting trouble after the game.警方预料比赛后会有骚乱。◆Troops were stationed nearby in case of crowd trouble.部队驻扎在附近，以防群众闹事。■ unrest / /ʌnˈrest/ / [uncountable] (rather formal) a political situation in which people are angry and likely to protest or fight （政治局势）动荡，动乱，骚动◆There was growing unrest among the city's ethnic minorities.这个城市的少数族裔出现日益动荡的势头。■ disturbance [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a situation in which people behave violently in a public place 骚乱；骚动；动乱◆News of the arrests provoked serious disturbances in the streets.逮捕的消息引起了严重的街头骚乱。◆The army is trained to deal with riots and civil disturbance.军队受过应对暴动和内乱的训练。■ disorder [uncountable] (rather formal) a situation in which large groups of people behave violently in a public place （大规模）骚乱，动乱◆The food crisis led to outbreaks of rioting and public disorder.粮食危机引发了暴乱和公众骚乱。OPP order ⇨ peace see also disorderly ⇨ wild 1 ■ anarchy / /ˈænəki; NAmE ˈænərki/ [uncountable] a situation in a country or place in which there is no government, order or control 无政府状态；混乱；无法无天◆Our nation is descending into anarchy.我们国家正陷入无政府状态。ⓘ A country can descend into, slide into, fall into or plunge into anarchy. 表示国家陷入无政府状态可以说descend into/slide into/fall into/plunge into anarchy。■ agitation /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃn/ / [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) public protest in order to achieve political change （要求政治变革的）骚动，煽动，鼓动◆There has been widespread agitation for social reform.发生了要求社会改革的大范围骚动。◆His political opponents have threatened to launch a mass agitation against the agreement.他的政治对手威胁要发动反对该协定的大规模骚乱。 see also agitate ⇨ campaign verb trouble2 noun A few drunks were causing trouble. 几个醉鬼在闹事。get/run into trouble 陷入困境trouble ♦︎ hardship ♦︎ misfortune ♦︎ adversityThese are all words for a difficult or dangerous situation that a person can be in. 这些词均表示困境、险境。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆great / real trouble / hardship / misfortune / adversity◆financial trouble / hardship◆to cause trouble / hardship◆to suffer / face / meet with hardship / misfortune / adversity◆in times of trouble / hardship / adversity■ trouble [uncountable] (usually used after in or into 通常用于in或into之后) a situation that is difficult or dangerous; a situation in which you can be criticized or punished 困境；险境；可能受到批评（或处罚）的情形◆A yachtsman got into trouble off the coast and had to be rescued.一个驾驶快艇的人在海上遇险须要救援。◆The company ran into trouble early on, when a major order was cancelled.这家公司早年间曾因一张大订单被撤销而陷入困境。◆He's in trouble with the police.他犯事落入了警察的手里。◆My brother was always getting me into trouble with my parents.以前我弟弟经常连累我遭父母的责难。■ hardship [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) a situation that is difficult and unpleasant, for example because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc 艰难；困苦；拮据◆The two men endured great hardship during their trek across Antarctica.这两名男子在穿越南极洲的长途跋涉中历尽艰辛。◆People suffered many hardships during that long winter.在那个漫长的冬季，人们吃了很多苦头。◆It was no hardship to walk home on such a lovely evening.在这么一个宜人的傍晚，步行回家一点也不辛苦。 see also hard ⇨ difficult 2 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ poverty 另见poverty条■ misfortune [uncountable] (formal) bad luck; an unfortunate accident, condition or event 厄运；不幸；不幸的事故（或情况、事件）◆He has known great misfortune in his life.他一生中经历过巨大的不幸。◆We had the misfortune to run into a violent storm.我们不幸遭遇猛烈的暴风雨。◆She bore her misfortunes bravely.她勇敢地承受遭遇到的不幸。■ adversity /ədˈvɜːsəti; NAmE ədˈvɜːrsəti/ [uncountable, countable] (formal) a difficult or unpleasant situation 困境；逆境◆She has shown great courage in the face of adversity.面对逆境，她表现出极大的勇气。◆He overcame many personal adversities.他克服了许多个人不幸。 difficulty noun difficulty ♦︎ trouble ♦︎ job ♦︎ hassle ♦︎ botherThese are all words for the extra effort or work involved in doing sth, especially sth that is hard to do. 这些词均表示困难或麻烦。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆difficulty / trouble / hassle / bother with sth◆trouble / hassle / bother over sth◆hassle / bother about sth◆the trouble / hassle / bother of doing sth◆without (any) difficulty / trouble / hassle / bother◆considerable / enormous / great / little difficulty / trouble◆to have difficulty / trouble / a job◆to cause (sb) difficulty / trouble / hassle / bother◆to be worth / save sb the trouble / hassle / bother◆to put sb to / go to a lot of / all that trouble / bother■ difficulty [uncountable] the state or quality of being hard to do or to understand; the effort that sth involves 艰难；困难；费劲◆I had considerable difficulty in persuading her to leave.我费了好大的劲才说服她离开。◆I had no difficulty making myself understood.我毫不费力地表达了自己的意思。◆We found the house without difficulty.我们轻而易举就找到了那座房子。◆They discussed the difficulty of studying abroad.他们讨论了出国留学的难处。OPP ease ⇨ easy 1 see also difficulty ⇨ problem ■ trouble [uncountable] extra effort or work 麻烦；烦扰；额外辛劳◆I hope the children weren't too much trouble.我希望这些孩子没有太烦人。◆Nothing is ever too much trouble for her (= she's always ready to help).她总是不怕辛劳，乐于助人。◆I can call back later－it's no trouble at all (= I don't mind).我可以过一会儿再打电话来，没关系。◆ (BrE) I don't want to put you to a lot of trouble.我不想给你添很多麻烦。◆He went to a lot of trouble to find the book for me.他不辞劳苦为我找到了那本书。◆Making your own yogurt is more trouble than it's worth.自己做酸奶很麻烦，不值得。◆The children didn't give me any trouble at all.孩子们一点儿也没有给我添麻烦。■ job [singular] (BrE, rather informal) the difficulty or effort involved in doing sth 费劲；气力；辛劳◆You'll have a job convincing them you're right.要让他们相信你是对的还得费点劲。◆She had a hard job to make herself heard above the noise.在一片嘈杂声中，她好不容易才使别人听见自己的声音。ⓘ In this meaning job is always used with the verb have. 表达此义时，job总是与动词have连用。■ hassle / /ˈhæsl/ / [uncountable, countable] (informal) a situation that is annoying because it involves doing sth difficult or complicated that involves a lot of work 困难；麻烦◆She got the computer set up with no hassle at all.她毫不费劲就把计算机安装好了。◆Send them an email－it's a lot less hassle than phoning.给他们发个电邮吧，这比打电话省事多了。◆It saves you a lot of hassle if you buy tickets in advance.如果你事先购票，会省去许多麻烦。◆It's a hassle having to travel with so many bags.要带着这么多大包小包去旅行，真麻烦。■ bother [uncountable] (especially BrE, rather informal, especially spoken) trouble or difficulty 麻烦；困难◆You seem to have got yourself into a spot of bother.你好像遇到了点麻烦。◆I don't mind looking after the children; they aren't any bother.我不介意照看这些孩子，他们不烦人。◆'Thanks for your help!' 'It was no bother.'“多谢你的帮助！”“没什么。”NOTE 辨析 Trouble or bother?The main difference between these words is register: bother is more informal and used more in spoken English than in written English. It is also used more in British English. 这两个词的主要区别在于语体风格。bother不那么正式，多用于口语而非书面语，而且更多用于英式英语。 illness noun ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ disease 另见disease条illness ♦︎ sickness ♦︎ ill health ♦︎ troubleThese are all words for the state of being physically or mentally ill. 这些词均表示身体或精神上不适、患病。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆due to / owing to / through illness / sickness / ill health◆chronic illness / sickness / ill health◆to suffer from illness / sickness / ill health / heart, etc. trouble■ illness [uncountable] the state of being physically or mentally ill （身体或精神上的）疾病，病◆She suffered from mental illness throughout her life.她终生患有精神病。◆I missed a lot of school through illness last year.我去年因病缺了很多课。 see also ill ⇨ sick 1 ■ sickness [uncountable] (rather formal) illness; bad health 疾病；不健康◆I recommend you get insurance against sickness and unemployment.我建议你办理疾病和失业保险。 see also sick ⇨ sick 1 NOTE 辨析 Illness or sickness? Sickness is used especially in contexts concerning work and insurance. Illness has a wider range of uses and is used in more general contexts. * sickness尤用于跟工作和保险有关的语境中。illness用法较广，用于较宽泛的语境中。■ ˌill ˈhealth [uncountable] (rather formal) the state of being physically ill or having lots of health problems 健康状况不佳；多病◆She was forced to resign because of ill health.她因健康状况不佳而被迫辞职。ⓘ Ill health often lasts a long period of time. * ill health常持续较长时间。■ trouble [uncountable] illness or pain in a particular part of the body （身体特定部位的）疾病，疼痛◆He suffers from heart trouble.他患有心脏病。◆I've been having trouble with my knee.我老是膝盖痛。 problem noun problem ♦︎ difficulty ♦︎ issue ♦︎ challenge ♦︎ trouble ♦︎ the matter ♦︎ complicationThese are all words for a thing or situation which is not easy to deal with or to understand. 这些词均表示难题、困难。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a problem / a difficulty / an issue / trouble / the matter / a complication with sth◆a problem / an issue / a challenge / trouble for sb◆further problems / difficulties / issues / challenges / trouble / complications◆the main problem / difficulty / issue / challenge / trouble◆(a) serious / real problem / difficulties / issue / challenge / trouble◆basic problems / difficulties / issues / trouble◆endless / severe problems / difficulties / trouble◆a major / minor problem / difficulty / issue / challenge / complication◆(a) big problem / issue / challenge / trouble◆to have problems / difficulties / issues / trouble◆to cause / avoid problems / difficulties / trouble / complications◆to create / bring / run into problems / difficulties / trouble◆to make difficulties / an issue of sth / trouble◆a problem / a difficulty / an issue / a complication arises / exists◆the problem / difficulty / trouble lies in sth■ problem [countable] a thing that is not easy to deal with or understand 棘手的问题；难题；困难◆Most students face the problem of funding themselves while they study.大部分学生在求学期间都会面临经济来源问题。◆Unemployment is a very real problem for graduates now.如今失业是毕业生面临的一个非常实际的问题。◆There's no history of heart problems (= disease connected with the heart) in our family.我们家族里没有心脏病史。◆It's a nice table. The only problem is it's too big for the room.这张桌子不错，唯一的问题是摆在房间里太大了。◆ (informal, spoken) 'But what am I supposed to do now?' 'Don't ask me－it's not my problem / that's your problem (= I don't care and you must deal with it yourself).“但是我现在该做什么呢？”“别问我－那不关我的事／那是你的事。”◆'Can I pay by credit card?' 'Yes, no problem.'“可以用信用卡付账吗？”“当然，没问题。” see also problematic ⇨ sensitive 2 ■ difficulty [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a thing or situation that is not easy to deal with 困难；难题；困境◆We've run into difficulties with the new project.我们在这个新项目上遇到了困难。◆He got into difficulties while swimming and had to be rescued.他游泳时遇险，只好靠人营救。◆She works with children with learning difficulties.她工作的对象是有学习障碍的孩子。◆The bank is in difficulty at the moment.目前那家银行正陷入困境。 see also difficulty ⇨ difficulty , difficult ⇨ difficult 1 2 NOTE 辨析 Problem or difficulty?To talk about one particular thing that is difficult to deal with use problem. * problem指一个特定的难题◆The problem first arose in 2003.这个问题首次出现在2003年。To talk about a number of things together that are difficult to deal with you can use problems or difficulties. 表示多个问题交织在一起的困境可用复数形式的problems或difficulties◆The project has been fraught with problems / difficulties from the start.该项目自一开始就困难重重。To talk about a situation that is full of problems, you can use difficulties or difficulty. 表示问题成堆的局面可以用difficulties或difficulty◆What should you do if you see someone in difficulties / difficulty in the water?如果看见有人被困水中，你会怎么办？ ■ issue [countable] (rather informal) a problem or worry that sb has with sth （有关某事的）问题，担忧◆Money is not an issue.钱不是问题。◆I don't think my private life is the issue here.我想现在问题并非在于我的私生活。◆I'm not bothered about the cost－you're the one who's making an issue of it.我不在乎花费－是你一直在拿花费大做文章。◆ (especially NAmE) She's always on a diet－she has issues about / with food.她总是在节食－她对吃的东西很注意。■ challenge [countable] (usually approving) a new or difficult task that tests sb's ability and skill 挑战；艰巨任务◆The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career.扮演这个角色将是他演艺生涯中最大的挑战。◆She has taken on some exciting new challenges with this job.做这个工作，她接受了一些令人兴奋的新挑战。ⓘ Unlike the other items in this group, a challenge is usually seen as a positive thing. 与本组其他词不同，challenge通常被看成是正面的事物◆an exciting / interesting challenge令人兴奋／感兴趣的挑战However, it is also used to describe a serious problem that you are determined to deal with in a positive way. 但也指决心要积极面对的严重问题◆Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face.环境破坏是我们面临的最严重的挑战之一。 see also challenging ⇨ difficult 1 ■ trouble [uncountable, countable] (disapproving) a problem or worry, or a situation that causes this 问题；忧虑；苦恼◆We've never had much trouble with vandals around here.我们这一带从来没有多少破坏公物的问题。◆He could make trouble for me if he wanted to.他要是折腾起来也够我受的。◆She was on the phone for an hour telling me all her troubles.她在电话上跟我吐苦水，讲了一小时。◆The trouble with you is you don't really want to work.你的问题是你根本就不想工作。■ the matter [singular] (especially spoken) used (to ask) if sb is upset or unhappy or if there is a problem （用于询问是否不高兴或是否有问题）苦恼，麻烦事◆What's the matter? Is there something wrong?怎么了？出什么事了吗？◆Is anything the matter?有什么问题吗？◆Is something the matter with Bob? He seems very down.鲍勃出什么事了吗？他看起来情绪很低落。◆'We've bought a new TV.' 'What was the matter with the old one?'“我们买了台新电视机。”“那台旧的怎么了？”◆What's the matter with you today (= why are you behaving like this)?你今天是怎么了？■ complication /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃn; NAmE ˌkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable] a thing that makes a situation more complicated or difficult 使更复杂化（或更困难）的事物◆The bad weather added a further complication to our journey.恶劣的天气给我们的旅行增添了更多的麻烦。 see also complicated ⇨ complex interrupt verb interrupt ♦︎ disturb ♦︎ bother ♦︎ intrude ♦︎ cut in ♦︎ chip in ♦︎ trouble ♦︎ barge inThese words all mean to say or do sth that stops sb else from continuing to say or do sth. 这些词均表示插嘴、插话或打扰、妨碍。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to interrupt / disturb sb / bother sb / cut in / chip in / trouble sb with sth◆intrude / cut in / chip in / barge in on sth◆to be sorry to interrupt sb / disturb sb / bother sb / intrude / cut in / trouble sb◆to suddenly interrupt / intrude / barge in■ interrupt [intransitive, transitive] to say or do sth that makes sb else stop what they are saying or doing, for example by starting to talk when they are speaking 插嘴；打岔；打断◆Please stop interrupting all the time!请别老是插嘴！◆They were interrupted by a knock on the door.他们被敲门声打断了。◆'What's his name?' John interrupted.“他叫什么名字？”约翰插话道。◆I hope I'm not interrupting you.希望我没有打搅你。▸ interruption noun [countable, uncountable] ◆He ignored her interruptions.他没理会她的打岔。◆She spoke for 20 minutes without interruption.她连续讲了20分钟。■ disturb [transitive] to interrupt sb when they are trying to work, sleep, etc., especially by talking to them or making a noise （尤指通过搭话或制造噪音来）打扰，干扰，妨碍◆If you're up early, try not to disturb the others.如果你起得早，尽量不要打扰别人。◆Don't disturb her when she's working.她工作时别打扰她。 see also disturbance ⇨ disruption ■ bother / /ˈbɒðə(r); NAmE ˈbɑːðər/ [transitive] (rather informal, especially spoken) to interrupt sb, especially by talking to them or asking them questions when they are trying to do sth else 打扰；搭话烦扰◆Sorry to bother you, but there's a call for you on line two.很抱歉打扰你一下，二号线有你的电话。◆Please stop bothering me with all these questions!请别拿这么多问题来烦我！◆Let me know if he bothers you again.他要是再搅扰你，就告诉我。NOTE 辨析 Interrupt, disturb or bother?You usually interrupt sb who is speaking by speaking yourself. You can disturb or bother sb who is trying to do sth on their own, by talking to them or asking questions. You can also disturb (but not bother or interrupt) sb who is trying to rest, by making a lot of noise. * interrupt通常指插嘴。disturb或bother指在别人做事时搭话或问问题来打扰别人。disturb还可指制造噪音来干扰别人休息，bother和interrupt则不含此义◆Don't disturb/bother me when I'm speaking. ◆Stop interrupting me when I'm working. ◆If you're up early, try not to interrupt/bother the others. ■ intrude /ɪnˈtruːd/ / (rather formal) to go or be somewhere where you are not wanted or are not supposed to be 闯入；侵入；打扰◆He didn't wish to intrude at such a sensitive time.他不想在这样敏感的时候去打扰。◆They must be prevented from intruding into the family's private grief.必须阻止他们插手那家人不愿公开的伤心事。▸ intrusion / /ɪnˈtruːʒn/ / noun [uncountable, countable] ◆She apologized for the intrusion but said she had an urgent message.她对径自闯进来表示抱歉，但说她有紧急消息。◆They claim the noise from the airport is an intrusion on their lives.他们声称机场的噪音侵扰了他们的生活。◆This was another example of press intrusion into the affairs of the royals.这是新闻界侵扰王室成员私事的又一实例。■ ˌcut ˈin phrasal verb (cutting, cut, cut)to interrupt sb when they are speaking by saying sth 打断（谈话）；插嘴◆She kept cutting in on our conversation.我们谈话时她老是插嘴。◆'What on earth are you talking about?' Maria cut in.“你们到底在谈什么？”玛丽亚插嘴道。■ ˌchip ˈin phrasal verb (-pp-) (informal) to add a remark, suggestion or question to a conversation that is taking place among other people （对别人的谈话进行）补充；插话◆Pete and Ann chipped in with a few suggestions.皮特和安插话提出了几点建议。■ trouble [transitive] (rather formal) to interrupt sb because you want to ask them sth 劳驾；麻烦◆Sorry to trouble you, but could you read this document through for me?对不起打扰一下，请您帮我把这份文件仔细核对一下好吗？◆I didn't want to trouble the doctor with such a small problem.我不想为了这样的小毛病麻烦医生。ⓘ Trouble in this meaning is often used in polite requests and is more formal than bother. 表达此义时，trouble常用于客气的请求，较bother正式。■ barge in phrasal verb (rather informal) to enter a place or join a group, rudely interrupting what sb else is saying or doing 闯入；插嘴；打岔◆I hope you don't mind me barging in like this.希望你不介意我如此冒昧打扰。◆He just barged in on us while we were having a meeting.我们正在开会，他就闯了进来。 worry2 verb You worry too much. 你太多虑了。This did not worry me. 这并未使我不安。worry ♦︎ bother ♦︎ concern ♦︎ trouble ♦︎ disturb ♦︎ unsettleThese words all mean to make sb feel anxious or worried. 这些词均表示使担忧、使发愁。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达让人担忧的程度| bother | ➔ | concern | ➔ | worry | | | disturb | | trouble | | | unsettle | | |
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆It worries / bothers / concerns / troubles / disturbs sb that ...◆Is there something worrying / bothering / troubling you?◆to worry / bother / concern / trouble sb with sth◆to worry / bother / concern / trouble yourself about sth◆sth doesn't worry / bother / concern sb in the slightest / least◆What worries / bothers / concerns / troubles / disturbs me is...■ worry [transitive] to make sb feel anxious about sth; to annoy sb 使担心；使发愁；烦扰◆What worries me is how I'm going to get another job.让我发愁的是怎么能再找到工作。◆He's worried himself sick about his daughter.他为女儿的事愁坏了。◆The noise never seems to worry her.她好像从来不受那噪音的干扰。■ bother [transitive] (rather informal) to annoy, worry or upset sb 使烦恼；使担忧；使不安◆Does it bother you that she earns more than you?她挣钱比你多，你会不会觉得不自在？◆It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house.想到她孤零零地待在那所大房子里，我便坐立不安。◆'I'm sorry he was so rude to you.' 'It doesn't bother me.'“对不起，他对你太没有礼貌了。”“没关系。”■ concern [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) to worry sb 使担忧；使担心◆What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change.让我担心的是我们对事态的变化缺乏准备。 see also concern ⇨ concern noun ■ trouble [transitive] to worry or upset sb 使忧虑；使烦恼◆What is it that's troubling you?是什么事让你心烦？■ disturb [transitive] to make sb worry 使焦虑；使不安；使烦恼◆The letter shocked and disturbed me.这封信让我感到震惊和不安。◆It disturbed her to realize that she was missing him already.她意识到自己已经在想念他，心里焦虑不安。NOTE 辨析 Worry, bother, concern, trouble or disturb?These words all have very similar meanings. There are slight differences in strength, frequency and register. Bother is the most informal, especially in spoken phrases such as It doesn't bother me and I'm not bothered. Concern is the most formal and is not usually used in the progressive tenses. 这些词的含义很相近，仅在强烈程度、使用频率和语体风格上略有不同。bother最不正式，尤用于口语表达中，如It doesn't bother me.（没关系。）和I'm not bothered.（我不在乎。）concern最正式，通常不用于进行时◆What is it that's concerning you? ■ unsettle [transitive] to make sb feel upset or worried, especially because a situation has changed （尤指因情况有变）使心神不宁，使担忧◆Changing schools might unsettle the kids.转学会让孩子们心神不安。 |