| 单词 | disturb |
| 释义 | disturb (dɪstɜːʳb ) Word forms: disturbs , disturbing , disturbed 1. verb B1+ If you disturb someone, you interrupt what they are doing and upset them. I hope I'm not disturbing you. [VERB noun] Find a quiet, warm, comfortable room where you won't be disturbed. [VERB noun] 2. verb B2 If something disturbs you, it makes you feel upset or worried. I dream about him, dreams so vivid that they disturb me for days. [VERB noun] Synonyms: upset, concern, worry, trouble 3. verb If something is disturbed, its position or shape is changed. He'd placed his notes in the brown envelope. They hadn't been disturbed. [be VERB-ed] She patted Mona, taking care not to disturb her costume. [VERB noun] 4. verb If something disturbs a situation or atmosphere, it spoils it or causes trouble. Neither Baker nor Levy seemed eager to disturb the cordial atmosphere by discussing more sensitive issues. [VERB noun] What could possibly disturb such tranquility? [VERB noun] 5. to disturb the peace phrase [VERB inflects] If someone is accused of disturbing the peace, they are accused of behaving in a noisy and offensive way in public. [law] Collocations: disturb a habitat Removing parts of the sea floor could disturb the habitat of benthic organisms, with unknown long-term effects. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The construction of the dock could also stand to disturb the habitat. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This will help in not disturbing the habitats as much. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Extensive cultivation has disturbed the habitats of some birds which nest and feed on the fescue grassland. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Removing parts of the sea floor disturbs the habitat of benthic organisms, possibly, depending on the type of mining and location, causing permanent disturbances. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Actually, he's telling us we're eating on a bird-protected island, and must move lest we disturb a nest. Times, Sunday Times The position of the nest may be higher in areas where humans disturb the nest. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Anyone who disturbs a nest faces a 5,000 fine or a sixmonth prison sentence. Times, Sunday Times If care was taken in not disturbing the nest, this method could be repeated yearly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When humans disturb nesting seabirds, it takes advantage of the absence of adult birds to raid their vacated nests. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And they disturb sleep, both yours and junior's. The Sun This may well turn out to be something harmless, like irritable bowel syndrome, though it's rare for this to disturb sleep. The Sun Typically, the symptoms are worse at night and may disturb sleep. The Sun Anxiety and stress, and anything that can disturb sleep can precipitate these events. Times, Sunday Times They were also used in some bedroom clocks, to avoid the ticking sound of a pendulum or balance wheel movement, which could disturb sleep. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sometimes it works wonders; other times it can disturb the equilibrium. Times, Sunday Times Body roll doesn't disturb the equilibrium of either car or occupants, there's plenty of grip and a surprising resistance to running wide. Times, Sunday Times However, removing these particles disturbs the equilibrium with the gases and new particles form to restore the balance. Times, Sunday Times He didn't make a birdie at either of the par fives on the front nine and there was one simple greenside chip that he half-fluffed but nothing disturbed his equilibrium. Times, Sunday Times Do not be tempted to dig up these bulbs: if you disturb the soil, you could get thousands of bluebell seedlings appearing, making the problem worse. The Sun If you can, disturb the soil around the plant frequently so that birds can find and eat the pupae. The Sun Also, disturb the soil around the base of the plant so that birds can eat the pupae. The Sun Other methods of remediation often disturb the soil and force the chemicals contained within it into the air or water. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Consequently, rabbits contribute to soil erosion by eliminating the protective vegetation and disturb the soil by burrowing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are also slides into the lagoon and a silent cinema in which guests watch with bluetooth earphones (so as not to disturb the wildlife). Times, Sunday Times Visitors can not land without permission or remove or disturb any wildlife and must leave only their footprints. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Opponents believed the traffic associated with the building would disturb the wildlife. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Festivities had to end at 10pm to avoid disturbing the wildlife. Times, Sunday Times You can also renovate overgrown vines, taking care to ensure you're not disturbing any wildlife. Times, Sunday Times As for its refinement, it's now so quiet that you find yourself being disturbed by the noise made by other cars. Times, Sunday Times Was she disturbed by the noise? Times, Sunday Times The numbers have been falling as they are vulnerable to being trapped in fishing nets and are disturbed by the noise of pile driving for offshore wind turbines. Times, Sunday Times Disturbed by the noise, the phantom leaves the cat inside and decides to confront the rabbit. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A resident of an apartment located near the store was disturbed by the noise from a loud muffler. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sleep specialists say that disturbed sleep patterns are especially acute at this time of year when dreary grey days merge into night and confuse our body clocks. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Doctors say that apart from disturbed sleep patterns there is no evidence of long-term damage. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Slightly more challenging was a light supper, to ease my disturbed sleep. Times, Sunday Times (2007) This can cause weight loss, fatigue and disturbed sleep. The Sun (2009) The evidence speaks for itself with regard to compliance with air quality regulations and links between disturbed sleep and ill health. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Translations: Chinese: 扰乱 Japanese: 邪魔をする |
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