nuisance

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英 [ˈnjuːsns]word uk audio image

美 [ˈnuːsns] word us audio image

  • n.
    讨厌的东西(人,行为)麻烦事
    非法妨害,损害
    麻烦事

单词词源

nuisance 妨害行为

来自古法语nuisance,伤害,损伤,来自拉丁语nocere,去伤害,谋害,词源同necro-,noxious,innocent.后词义弱化,用来指妨害行为,讨厌的人。

双语例句

1. That is a nuisance for those with non-lithuanian names .
对于只有波兰名字的人来说,这实在是件麻烦事。
2. They can also be a damnable nuisance .
但这些效应也能成为令人痛恨的麻烦事。
3. A flooded basement is more than a nuisance , it 's an electrocution hazard .
被淹的地下室可不仅仅是一件麻烦事,更是使你触电身亡的危险。
4. However , although taking him is a nuisance , it does give you the opportunity to impress .
然而,尽管带他一起工作是件麻烦事,但这确实给了你一个留下好印象的机会。
5. The fact is that , while the process of looking after may be an occasional treat for the guardians , to the children it is always an unmitigated nuisance .
事实是,照顾的过程对于监护人来说也许是偶尔为之的乐事,可对于我们孩子们来说纯粹是一件麻烦事。

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