disturbance
UK/dɪ'stɜːb(ə)ns/US/dis'tә:bәns/
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Definitions
n.
An interruption of peace, quiet, or normal activity
干扰，扰乱（对安宁或正常活动）
n.
A noisy or violent commotion in public
骚乱，骚动（公共场合）
n.
A mental or emotional disorder
（精神或情绪上的）失常，紊乱
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of disturb: the act or instance of stirring up disorder. It ranges from a small interruption (a disturbance in the night) to a public commotion (police broke up the disturbance) to a clinical condition (a sleep disturbance).
Root turb still carries 24 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.cause disturbance引起骚乱
- 2.public disturbance公共骚乱
- 3.emotional disturbance情感波动
Example Sentences
- 1.
The neighbors caused a disturbance late into the night.
- 2.
Police were called to deal with a disturbance outside the bar.
- 3.
Chronic stress can lead to serious sleep disturbances.