bother
gb/bˈɑðɚ/ us/bˈɑðɚ/
A2
Английский
~ 2200
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
A2
action
1
Annoy or cause trouble to
To make someone feel a little angry, worried, or not comfortable.
Модель употребления:
to bother [someone]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bother' with 'brother' in pronunciation. Also, some learners use 'bother' only for big problems, but it is often used for small annoyances.
Синонимы
annoy (Slightly stronger and more general in meaning; can cover more situations.)
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disturb (Focuses more on interrupting someone's activity or peace.)
Антонимы
please (To make someone happy or satisfied instead of annoyed.)
Коллокации
bother someone
|really bother
|hardly bother
|bother too much
Темы
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- It really bothers me when people talk loudly on the phone in public.
- I hope my questions don't bother you.
- The noise from the construction site bothered her all day.
- Does it bother you if I open the window?
- His constant complaining started to bother everyone at work.
Примеры для изучающих
- Loud music bothers me.
- Does it bother you if I sit here?
- The smell bothers my nose.
- I hope I don't bother you.
- Her words bother him a lot.
Глагол
B1
action
2
Make an effort to do something
To use time and energy to do something, often when you do not want to.
Модель употребления:
to bother to [verb]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may forget 'to' before the verb in this pattern (e.g., 'bother do' instead of 'bother to do').
Синонимы
take the trouble (Slightly more formal; emphasizes effort taken.)
Антонимы
neglect (To not do something because of lack of care or effort.)
Коллокации
bother to ask
|bother coming
|couldn't bother
Темы
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- She didn't even bother to call and say she was late.
- Why bother trying if you know you can't win?
- He never bothers to clean up after himself.
- I can't be bothered to cook tonight.
- They could at least have bothered to reply.
Примеры для изучающих
- I don't bother to read the news every day.
- He doesn't bother to check his email.
- Why bother to go if it's raining?
- She didn't bother to say goodbye.
- We can't be bothered to walk.
Существительное
B1
entity
3
An annoying or troublesome situation
A problem or thing that makes life harder or less pleasant.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'bother' as a noun with 'brother' due to similar pronunciation. Also, they might not realize 'bother' as a noun is less common in very formal writing.
Синонимы
nuisance (Slightly stronger and more negative tone.)
Антонимы
convenience (Something that makes life easier instead of harder.)
Коллокации
such a bother
|real bother
|what a bother
Темы
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- It's such a bother having to renew your license every year.
- Sorry for the bother—could you help me move this table?
- The extra paperwork was a real bother.
- I hope my request isn't too much of a bother.
- Thanks for helping, and sorry for the bother.
Примеры для изучающих
- Going to the bank is a bother.
- Sorry for the bother.
- The rain was a real bother.
- Filling out forms is a bother.
- I don't want to cause a bother.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
bother
IPA
GB/bˈɑðɚ/
US/bˈɑðɚ/
Слоги и ударение
both - er (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (both)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: bother
- Plural: bother, bothers
Verb
- Base: bother
- 3rd Person Singular: bothers
- Present Participle: bothering
- Past: bothered
Родственные слова
Forms
bothers
noun
bothering
verb
bothered
verb
Related words
bothersome
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unbothered
adjective
Выражения
can't be bothered
1/kˈænt bˈi bˈɑðɚd/
fixed phrase
informal
Not willing to make an effort
To not want to spend time or energy doing something.
Примеры
- I can't be bothered to cook tonight; let's order pizza instead.
- She said she couldn't be bothered with the meeting and stayed home.
don't bother
1/dˈoʊnt bˈɑðɚ/
fixed phrase
Telling someone not to try
Used to tell someone they do not need to do something because it is not necessary or helpful.
Примеры
- Don't bother making the bed; I'll do it later.
- He tried to explain, but she told him, 'Don't bother.'
what's the bother?
1/wˈʌts ðə bˈɑðɚ ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
Asking why it's troublesome
Used to ask why something is seen as a problem or too much work.
Примеры
- What's the bother? It's just a short walk.
- I don't understand what's the bother about waiting a few minutes.