inconvenience
UK/ɪnkən'viːnɪəns/US/.inkәn'vi:njәns/
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Definitions
n.
Trouble or difficulty caused to someone
不便，麻烦
v.
To cause trouble or difficulty for someone
给（某人）添麻烦
Root Breakdown
Native Englishin-not, opposite of
+
convenienceroot
=inconvenience
in- (not) + convenience = "the lack of things coming together for you" — the trouble that results. Common in polite apologies: sorry for any inconvenience.
Common Collocations
- 1.cause inconvenience造成不便
- 2.sorry for any inconvenience对不便致歉
- 3.minor inconvenience小麻烦
- 4.put to inconvenience使受到不便
Example Sentences
- 1.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
- 2.
I don't want to inconvenience you, but could you help?