| 单词 | trouble |
| 释义 | trouble (trʌbəl ) Word forms: troubles , troubling , troubled 1. uncountable noun [oft in NOUN] B1+ You can refer to problems or difficulties as trouble. I had trouble parking. You've caused us a lot of trouble. The plane developed engine trouble soon after taking off. The crew are in serious trouble in 50-knot winds and huge seas. The Sullivans continued to have financial troubles. Synonyms: bother, problems, concern, worry 2. singular noun B2 If you say that one aspect of a situation is the trouble, you mean that it is the aspect which is causing problems or making the situation unsatisfactory. The trouble is that these restrictions have remained while other things have changed. Your trouble is that you can't take rejection. Synonyms: shortcoming, problem, failing, fault 3. plural noun [usually poss NOUN] B2 Your troubles are the things that you are worried about. She tells me her troubles. I tell her mine. She kept her troubles to herself. Synonyms: distress, problem, suffering, worry 4. uncountable noun [noun NOUN] If you have kidney trouble or back trouble, for example, there is something wrong with your kidneys or your back. An unsuitable bed is the most likely cause of back trouble. Simon had never before had any heart trouble. He began to have trouble with his right knee. [+ with] Synonyms: ailment, disease, failure, complaint 5. uncountable noun B2 If there is trouble somewhere, especially in a public place, there is fighting or rioting there. Riot police are being deployed throughout the city to prevent any trouble. Fans who make trouble during the match will be severely dealt with. Police sources admitted that the potential for trouble on the streets remained high. Synonyms: disorder, fighting, row, conflict 6. uncountable noun [oft NOUN to-infinitive] B2 If you tell someone that it is no trouble to do something for them, you are saying politely that you can or will do it, because it is easy or convenient for you. [politeness] It's no trouble at all; on the contrary, it will be a great pleasure to help you. Will it be any trouble to get over here that quickly? 7. uncountable noun B2 If you say that a person or animal is no trouble, you mean that they are very easy to look after. My little grandson is no trouble at all, but his 6-year-old elder sister is rude and selfish. Synonyms: problem, bother, concern, pest 8. verb If something troubles you, it makes you feel rather worried. Is anything troubling you? [VERB noun] He was troubled by the lifestyle of his son. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: bother, worry, upset, disturb troubling adjective But most troubling of all was the simple fact that nobody knew what was going on. 9. verb If a part of your body troubles you, it causes you physical pain or discomfort. The ulcer had been troubling her for several years. [VERB noun] Synonyms: afflict, hurt, bother, cause discomfort to 10. verb If you say that someone does not trouble to do something, you are critical of them because they do not behave in the way that they should do, and you think that this would require very little effort. [disapproval] He yawns, not troubling to cover his mouth. [VERB to-infinitive] He hadn't troubled himself to check his mirrors. [VERB pronoun-reflexive to-infinitive] He seemed to be a naturally solitary person, troubling himself about only a few friends. [V pron-refl about/with n] Synonyms: take pains, take the time, make an effort, go to the effort of 11. verb You use trouble in expressions such as I'm sorry to trouble you when you are apologizing to someone for disturbing them in order to ask them something. [formulae] I'm sorry to trouble you, but I wondered if by any chance you know where he is. [VERB noun] I hate to trouble you, but Aunt Lina's birthday is coming up and I would like to buy something nice for her. Synonyms: inconvenience, disturb, burden, put out 12. in/into trouble phrase B2 If someone is in trouble, they are in a situation in which a person in authority is angry with them or is likely to punish them because they have done something wrong. He was in trouble with his teachers. [+ with] The person who loaned them to me got into terrible trouble for it. ...a charity that helps women in trouble with the law. 13. take the trouble phrase If you take the trouble to do something, you do something which requires a small amount of additional effort. It is worth taking the trouble to sieve the fruit by hand. He did not take the trouble to see the film before he attacked it. 14. more trouble than it is worth phrase If you say that someone or something is more trouble than they are worth, you mean that they cause you a lot of problems or take a lot of time and effort and you do not achieve or gain very much in return. Some grumbled that Johnson was more trouble than he was worth. Learning more about it always seemed more trouble than it was worth. Quotations: Man is born unto trouble Bible: Job Double, double, toil and troubleMacbeth Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you Collocations: avoid trouble United had better heed the warning signs to avoid trouble. The Sun (2014) It helps to know your environment, so be aware, alert and avoid trouble. Survive the Nine to Five - a woman's guide to working well (1989) It is urging taxpayers to file as early as possible to avoid trouble. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Another snag is that many patients have back trouble too. The Sun (2011) But just about any back trouble can cause pain in your leg as far as your knee. The Sun (2015) He missed most of the next season because of back trouble. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But all the anarchists care about is causing as much trouble as possible. The Sun (2016) Meanwhile councils will get more powers to strip licences from pubs and clubs that cause the most trouble. The Sun (2010) We like to go around causing trouble. The Sun (2007) The most common causes of foot pain disturbing sleep are circulation trouble and nerve irritation. The Sun (2015) One of the complications of diabetes is circulation trouble - it puts you at risk of your blood vessels clogging up. The Sun (2011) Circulation trouble usually just causes pain in the calves when you go walking or running. The Sun (2011) Labour posters are few, she said, because no one wants to court trouble. Times, Sunday Times Drunks court trouble: social, financial, physical, emotional and magistrate. Times, Sunday Times Within months, he will also court trouble when he starts trying to change the rigid system of employment contracts that act as one of the biggest brakes on the economy. Times, Sunday Times There were subsequent interruptions, contracts unfulfilled, insufficient funds, court trouble. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 On the surface, they are in deep trouble. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This shows the party are in deep trouble. The Sun (2009) But what concerns me is the indication that the banking system remains in very deep trouble. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Holidays with my twins can sometimes mean double trouble. The Sun (2009) It has got to be double trouble when these two get together for a night on the town. The Sun (2008) A kids' club for the super rich sounds like double trouble. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He has caused quite enough trouble already. The Sun (2008) Our NHS is in enough trouble as it is. The Sun (2011) Other group members had enough trouble of their own, didn't they? Christianity Today (2000) I was in terrible financial trouble - all down to bad management. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He's got himself into financial trouble and turned to some loan sharks to help him out. The Sun (2013) The company closed in 2010, due to financial troubles. Times, Sunday Times (2014) She was substituted at half-time after complaining of hamstring trouble. Times, Sunday Times (2015) They will decide whether to include him on the team after his recent hamstring troubles. The Sun (2013) He looks to be fit after hamstring trouble. The Sun (2008) But they invited trouble with the team they picked. Times,Sunday Times (2020) The decision seemed to be inviting trouble and trouble duly arrived. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Simply not to pay any bonuses might invite trouble, however, and could be counterproductive. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He was there to make trouble and he got trouble. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They think it's making trouble for themselves. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Meanwhile, the faltering economy and constitutional deadlock give his enemies the opportunity to make trouble before the election. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It seemed like they had money troubles. The Sun (2012) I lost my job and we have serious money troubles. The Sun (2012) But those worried about seeing a stranger to talk about money troubles can seek help via the internet or over the phone. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Police kept watch from cars to prevent any trouble. SA Star (2010) We are aware of the situation and will do all we can to prevent trouble. The Sun (2010) Prevent future trouble by wearing earplugs when you're in water. The Sun (2014) And then the real trouble began. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I knew I was in real trouble at that point. The Sun (2013) It's real, calamitous trouble for the Government. The Sun (2014) But a team that had just qualified for Europe has since slumped into relegation trouble. The Sun (2009) They are in relegation trouble and they simply couldn't afford to lose. Times, Sunday Times (2012) And a fourth consecutive loss to their rivals saw them slide closer to relegation trouble. The Sun (2012) It looks like the ex-soldier has got himself into some serious trouble. The Sun (2008) Her debts kept mounting and ten months ago she realised she was in serious trouble. The Sun (2013) If she had been a burglar the dog owners would be in serious trouble. The Sun (2013) The fans have a history of bitter rivalry but it was not clear what sparked the trouble. The Sun (2012) The trouble was sparked by clashes between local youths and police. The Sun (2009) 'It would be nice to get an apology as well and an explanation about the vehicle that sparked this trouble. The Sun (2008) Run the engine with the bonnet open and check for knocks that could spell trouble. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The first night problems could spell trouble for the rest of the tour. The Sun (2008) And that could spell trouble for the champions, who have been anything but convincing so far this season. The Sun (2009) He has been warned about stirring up trouble on Twitter. The Sun (2012) She is now angry with you, but also confused, so is stirring up trouble. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The police should be keeping the peace - not stirring up trouble. The Sun (2009) She needs to be careful she isn't storing up trouble for the future. The Sun (2016) Employment lawyers are warning office staff to beware of storing up trouble. Times, Sunday Times (2007) But the torrent of cheap liquidity is storing up trouble down the road. Times, Sunday Times (2010) I have terrible trouble getting to sleep. The Sun (2013) It is the tale of a political system that is in terrible trouble. Times, Sunday Times (2009) I was in terrible financial trouble - all down to bad management. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Onlookers said trouble flared when he awarded three penalties in five minutes and sent off two players. The Sun (2016) Trouble flared after he was disturbed by the men outside his door at 4.30am. The Sun (2014) But trouble flared when a group went back to the family home. The Sun (2009) Swimmers can end up with skin, ear, respiratory, eye infections and tummy trouble. The Sun An expanding waistline, mood swings, tummy trouble
not to mention an ever-decreasing bank balance. The Sun She begins her eight-part quest with these three consumables and their claims to improve everything from kidney health to tummy trouble. The Sun Opt for wholegrain bread, rice and noodles, plus porridge for breakfast, and those tummy troubles, and energy slumps, can go. The Sun Celebs are taking to social media to share pictures of their bulging bellies and experts say lockdown could be to blame for the tummy troubles. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 麻烦 Japanese: 困難 |
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