| 单词 | nuisance |
| 释义 | nuisance (njuːsəns , US nuː- ) Word forms: nuisances countable noun [usually singular] B2 If you say that someone or something is a nuisance, you mean that they annoy you or cause you a lot of problems. He could be a bit of a nuisance when he was drunk. Sorry to be a nuisance. make a nuisance of oneself phrase If someone makes a nuisance of themselves, they behave in a way that annoys other people. He spent three days making an absolute nuisance of himself. [+ of] Collocations: cause a nuisance If he discharges waste into the pipes and they flood your land, you could sue him for causing a nuisance. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Any persons causing a nuisance or disturbance will be asked to leave. The Sun (2008) Your neighbour cannot lawfully cause a nuisance. The Sun (2016) They play loud music, drink and generally cause a nuisance. The Sun (2009) Up to 37,000 criminals face 'relentless pressure' as they are targeted for noise nuisance, motoring offences and breach of council rules. The Sun If you have no luck, make a formal complaint to the council's environmental health officers, who are legally obliged to investigate a reported noise nuisance. Times, Sunday Times According to the suit, the water tower would create 'a noise nuisance and traffic hazards'. The Sun Police and council officials compiled a dossier claiming she was 'repeatedly responsible for causing noise nuisance and displaying drunk and disorderly behaviour'. The Sun Several cities have introduced guidelines meant to stop street performers causing noise nuisance. Times, Sunday Times In which case, if it's a real nuisance, you could try a daily dose of antihistamines. The Sun Ironically, in putting things right, you uncover problems that would otherwise have gone unnoticed until they became a real nuisance. Times, Sunday Times It can be a real nuisance and looks unsightly. The Sun If none of these solve the problem and it's a real nuisance, your doctor may prescribe hormone treatments. The Sun If it's a real nuisance, an eye doctor can sort it out for you. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 讨厌的东西 Japanese: 厄介なもの |
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