| 单词 | trouble |
| 释义 | trouble —trouble /ˈtrʌb.l̩/ noun (DIFFICULTIES) B1 [C or U] problems or difficulties: » The form was terribly complicated and I had a lot of trouble with it.» Their problems seem to be over for the moment, but there could be more trouble ahead.» The trouble started/began when my father came to live with us.» [+ -ing verb] Parents often have trouble finding restaurants that welcome young children.» You'll only be storing up trouble for the future if you don't go to the dentist now.» I should get it finished over the weekend without too much trouble.» She thought her troubles would be over once she'd got divorced.» My Christmas shopping is the least of my troubles at the moment - I haven't even got enough money to pay the rent.» Most of the current troubles stem from (= are caused by) our new computer system.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult things and people , ↑Preventing and impedingB2 [U] a characteristic of someone or something that is considered a disadvantage or problem: » The trouble with this carpet is that it gets dirty very easily.» It's a brilliant idea. The only trouble is that we don't know how much it will cost.» Ron's trouble is that he's too impatient.Thesaurus+: ↑Advantage and disadvantageThesaurus+: ↑Difficult things and people , ↑Preventing and impedingB1 [U] a situation in which you experience problems, usually because of something you have done wrong or badly: » He's never been in trouble with his teachers before.» She'll be in big trouble if she crashes Sam's car.» He got into financial trouble after his divorce.» I hope you won't get into trouble because of what I said to your dad.» The camp is a great way of getting kids off the street and keeping them out of trouble.» I hope I haven't landed you in trouble with your boss.» The marriage ran into trouble because of her husband's heavy drinking.» The company will be in serious/real trouble if we lose this contract.» He's stayed out of trouble since he was released from jail last year.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disastersC2 [U] problems or difficulties caused by something failing to operate as it should: » The plane developed engine trouble shortly after take-off.» They have a good reputation for building reliable trouble-free cars.» Her knee trouble is expected to keep her out of the game for the rest of the season.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disastersB2 [U] problems in the form of arguments, fighting, or violence: » Listen, I don't want any trouble in here, so please just finish your drink and leave.» You can only go to the match if you promise to leave at the first sign of trouble.» My little brother's always trying to stir up (= create) trouble between me and my boyfriend.Thesaurus+: ↑Violent or aggressive , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Treating people or animals badlyThesaurus+: ↑Arguments and disagreementsWord partners for trouble noun (DIFFICULTIES)• ♯have trouble (♯with sth)• ♯get into/♯run into trouble• ♯avoid trouble• ♯forget your troubles• be ♯beset by troubles• ♯teething troubles• ♯without any troubleWord partners for trouble noun (INCONVENIENCE)• ♯cause sb [a lot of/some/any] trouble• ♯go to/♯take a lot of trouble• ♯put sb to [a lot of/any] trouble• ♯save troubleWord Builder:–Nouns: trouble–Adjectives: troubled, troublesome–Verbs: troubleCollocations:–Verbs-lu. cause/make/stir up trouble» These children are causing a lot of trouble in class.-lu. have trouble» I had trouble finding your house.-lu. get into/run into trouble» We ran into trouble when we tried to copy the data.-lu. forget your troubles» A good night out will make you forget your troubles for a while.-lu. ask for trouble» If you travel alone, you're asking for trouble.-lu. go to/take a lot of trouble/the trouble of» They went to a lot of trouble to make the party a success.-lu. avoid/keep out of/stay out of trouble» Make sure you stay out of trouble.-lu. put sb to [a lot of/ any, etc.] trouble» I don't want to put you to any trouble.-lu. save trouble» To save trouble, I'll pay someone to do the cleaning.-lu. mean/spell trouble» I knew that the look on his face spelled trouble.-lu. land sb in trouble» A careless joke landed her in a lot of trouble.-lu. trouble erupts/flares/starts» Trouble erupted on the eve of the elections.-lu. be beset by troubles» The company has been beset by troubles.–Nouns-lu. a bit of/a great deal of/lot of trouble» There was a lot of trouble between rival fans.-lu. a trouble spot» The city centre is a well-known trouble spot.–Types-lu. back/heart trouble» I was having some back trouble.-lu. economic/financial/money trouble» They always seem to have awful money troubles.–Adjectives-lu. big/deep/desperate/dire/real/serious/terrible trouble» When his father finds out he' s smoking, he'll be in big trouble.-lu. teething troubles» There are bound to be teething troubles with any new system.–Prepositions-lu. trouble for sb» The health inspectors can cause a lot of trouble for negligent restaurant owners.-lu. in trouble» She was in trouble with the police.-lu. out of trouble» Can't you keep out of trouble for a single day?-lu. have trouble with sb/sth» I'm having trouble with my car.-lu. without any trouble» She passed all her exams without any trouble.-lu. the trouble with sb/sth» The trouble with Greg is that he thinks he is better than everyone else.–Phrases-lu. it's no trouble» I'll give you a lift home - it's no trouble.-lu. more trouble than it's worth» Making your own pasta is more trouble than it's worth.-lu. nothing is too much trouble» Nothing is too much trouble for Helen.-lu. save sb the trouble of sth/doing sth» If we use paper plates, it will save the trouble of washing up.-lu. the trouble is (that)» The trouble is, I've already spent the money.-lu. not worth the trouble» It's not worth the trouble of skinning the tomatoes.• • • Extra Examples:» A woman in the street saw that he was in trouble and came to his aid.» You wouldn't believe the amount of trouble I've had with this car.» She got through her exams without too much trouble.» I was always getting in trouble for misbehaving at school.» The only trouble with this café is that the service is so slow.noun [U] (INCONVENIENCE) ► B2 slight problems or effort: » I didn't mean to cause you any trouble.» "I'd love some more tea, if it isn't too much trouble." "Oh, it's no trouble at all."» I don't want to put you to any trouble (= create any work for you).» [+ to infinitive] If you took the trouble to listen to what I was saying, you'd know what I was talking about.» They went to a lot of trouble (= made a lot of effort) for their dinner party, but half the guests didn't bother to turn up.» It's annoying, but I don't think I'll go to the trouble of making an official complaint.Thesaurus+: ↑InconvenienceWord partners for trouble noun (DIFFICULTIES)• ♯have trouble (♯with sth)• ♯get into/♯run into trouble• ♯avoid trouble• ♯forget your troubles• be ♯beset by troubles• ♯teething troubles• ♯without any troubleWord partners for trouble noun (INCONVENIENCE)• ♯cause sb [a lot of/some/any] trouble• ♯go to/♯take a lot of trouble• ♯put sb to [a lot of/any] trouble• ♯save troubleCollocations:–Verbs-lu. cause/make/stir up trouble» These children are causing a lot of trouble in class.-lu. have trouble» I had trouble finding your house.-lu. get into/run into trouble» We ran into trouble when we tried to copy the data.-lu. forget your troubles» A good night out will make you forget your troubles for a while.-lu. ask for trouble» If you travel alone, you're asking for trouble.-lu. go to/take a lot of trouble/the trouble of» They went to a lot of trouble to make the party a success.-lu. avoid/keep out of/stay out of trouble» Make sure you stay out of trouble.-lu. put sb to [a lot of/ any, etc.] trouble» I don't want to put you to any trouble.-lu. save trouble» To save trouble, I'll pay someone to do the cleaning.-lu. mean/spell trouble» I knew that the look on his face spelled trouble.-lu. land sb in trouble» A careless joke landed her in a lot of trouble.-lu. trouble erupts/flares/starts» Trouble erupted on the eve of the elections.-lu. be beset by troubles» The company has been beset by troubles.–Nouns-lu. a bit of/a great deal of/lot of trouble» There was a lot of trouble between rival fans.-lu. a trouble spot» The city centre is a well-known trouble spot.–Types-lu. back/heart trouble» I was having some back trouble.-lu. economic/financial/money trouble» They always seem to have awful money troubles.–Adjectives-lu. big/deep/desperate/dire/real/serious/terrible trouble» When his father finds out he' s smoking, he'll be in big trouble.-lu. teething troubles» There are bound to be teething troubles with any new system.–Prepositions-lu. trouble for sb» The health inspectors can cause a lot of trouble for negligent restaurant owners.-lu. in trouble» She was in trouble with the police.-lu. out of trouble» Can't you keep out of trouble for a single day?-lu. have trouble with sb/sth» I'm having trouble with my car.-lu. without any trouble» She passed all her exams without any trouble.-lu. the trouble with sb/sth» The trouble with Greg is that he thinks he is better than everyone else.–Phrases-lu. it's no trouble» I'll give you a lift home - it's no trouble.-lu. more trouble than it's worth» Making your own pasta is more trouble than it's worth.-lu. nothing is too much trouble» Nothing is too much trouble for Helen.-lu. save sb the trouble of sth/doing sth» If we use paper plates, it will save the trouble of washing up.-lu. the trouble is (that)» The trouble is, I've already spent the money.-lu. not worth the trouble» It's not worth the trouble of skinning the tomatoes.• • • Extra Examples:» He knew damn well how much trouble it would cause.» After all the trouble she put me to, I didn't feel disposed to help her.» Great trouble is taken to keep our database up-to-date.» If you'd say yes to the request you'd save a lot of trouble.» I hope the children haven't caused you too much trouble.verb [T often passive] (CAUSE DIFFICULTIES) ↑Verb Endings for trouble ► F0 to cause someone to have a problem or difficulties: » He has been troubled by a knee injury for most of the season.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing feelings of anger and displeasureWord Builder:–Nouns: trouble–Adjectives: troubled, troublesome–Verbs: troubleverb [T] (WORRY) ↑Verb Endings for trouble ► F0 to cause someone to be worried or nervous: » What's troubling you, dear? You look ever so worried.» FORMAL Many of us are deeply troubled by the chairman's decision.» [+ (that)] It troubles me (that) you didn't discuss your problems with me earlier.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing anxiety and worry , ↑Making people sad, shocked and upset• • • Extra Examples:» My conscience would really trouble me if I wore a fur coat.» She was troubled by the conflicting interests of a career and a family.» Several well-known women have been troubled by stalkers recently.» My eyes have been troubling me recently.» They were greatly troubled by rumours that he was to lose his job.verb [T] FORMAL (CAUSE EFFORT) ↑Verb Endings for trouble ► F0 to cause someone a small amount of effort: » May I trouble you for (= please give me) some more wine, please?» [+ obj + to infinitive ] Could I trouble you to open that window? I'm afraid I can't reach it.» Let's not trouble ourselves (= make the effort to think) about the details at the moment.Thesaurus+: ↑Inconvenience |
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