to bother
01
打扰, 烦扰
to annoy or trouble someone, especially when they are busy or want to be left alone
Transitive: to bother sb
例子
The constant noise from the construction site bothered residents in the neighborhood.
建筑工地持续不断的噪音困扰着附近的居民。
Please do n't bother me while I'm working on this important project.
我在处理这个重要项目时，请不要打扰我。
02
打扰, 使担心
to cause someone to feel worried, upset, or concerned
Transitive: to bother sb
例子
I did n't want to bother my friend with my problems, but eventually, I realized that they were there to support me.
我不想用我的问题打扰我的朋友，但最终我意识到他们是在那里支持我的。
Her headaches were bothering her, so I recommended Dr. Collins to her.
她的头痛困扰着她，所以我向她推荐了柯林斯医生。
03
费心, 费力
to put effort and energy into doing something
Transitive: to bother doing sth
例子
I did n't bother studying for the exam, and unsurprisingly, I did n't do well.
我没有费心为考试学习，不出所料，我考得不好。
She did n't bother reading the instructions before assembling the furniture, and now it's all wrong.
她在组装家具之前没有费心阅读说明书，现在全都错了。
04
打扰, 困扰
to cause someone to feel agitated or confused
Transitive: to bother sb
例子
The sudden noise bothered him, making him feel uneasy.
突然的噪音困扰了他，让他感到不安。
Her unexpected question seemed to bother him, leaving him unsure of how to respond.
她出乎意料的问题似乎困扰了他，让他不确定如何回应。
05
打扰, 打断
to interrupt or disturb someone by intruding into their space or time
Transitive: to bother sb
例子
I ’m sorry to bother you, but could you help me with this task?
很抱歉打扰你，但你能帮我完成这个任务吗？
Please do n’t bother me while I ’m working.
我工作时请不要打扰我。
06
在意, 关注
to care or pay attention to something
Intransitive: to bother with sth
例子
I wo n’t bother with that idea if it ’s not going to work.
如果它不会起作用，我就不会费心那个想法。
Do n’t bother with the extra details, just focus on the main points.
不要费心于额外的细节，只需专注于要点。
Bother
01
麻烦, 问题
difficulty, trouble, or problem
例子
The constant traffic noise was a real bother for the residents.
持续的交通噪音对居民来说是一个真正的麻烦。
She did n’t want to ask for help and cause any bother to her colleagues.
她不想寻求帮助，也不想给同事带来任何麻烦。
02
烦恼, 愤怒的打扰
an angry disturbance
