单词 | disturbance |
释义 | disturbance /di sterr"beuhns/, n. 1. the act of disturbing. 2. the state of being disturbed. 3. an instance of this; commotion. 4. something that disturbs. 5. an outbreak of disorder; a breach of public peace: Political disturbances shook the city. 6. Meteorol. any cyclonic storm or low-pressure area, usually a small one. 7. Geol. a crustal movement of moderate intensity, somewhat restricted in area. [1250-1300; ME disto(u)rbance < AF, OF. See DISTURB, -ANCE] Syn. 2. perturbation, confusion. See agitation. 5. confusion, tumult, riot. See disorder. Ant. 3. order. |
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