bother
gb/bˈɑðɚ/ us/bˈɑðɚ/
A2
英语
~ 2200
zavar, bosszant, veszi a fáradságot, bajlódik, kellemetlenség, macera, nyűg
动词
A2
1
用法模式：
to bother [someone]
It really bothers me when people talk loudly on the phone in public.
Nagyon zavar, amikor az emberek hangosan beszélnek telefonon nyilvános helyen.
I hope my questions don't bother you.
Remélem, nem zavarnak a kérdéseim.
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.
学习者例句
Loud music bothers me.
Engem zavar a hangos zene.
Does it bother you if I sit here?
Zavarna, ha ide ülnék?
The smell bothers my nose.
I hope I don't bother you.
Her words bother him a lot.
常见错误：
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.
含义
Annoy or cause trouble to
搭配
bother someone
|really bother
|hardly bother
|bother too much
近义词
annoy (Slightly stronger and more general in meaning; can cover more situations.)
|
disturb (Focuses more on interrupting someone's activity or peace.)
反义词
please (To make someone happy or satisfied instead of annoyed.)
主题
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
释义
To make someone feel a little angry, worried, or not comfortable.
To make someone feel slightly angry, upset, or worried, or to cause inconvenience.
动词
B1
2
bajlódik
B2
用法模式：
to bother to [verb]
She didn't even bother to call and say she was late.
Még arra sem vette a fáradságot, hogy felhívjon és szóljon, hogy késni fog.
Why bother trying if you know you can't win?
Minek próbálkozni, ha tudod, hogy úgysem nyerhetsz?
He never bothers to clean up after himself.
I can't be bothered to cook tonight.
They could at least have bothered to reply.
学习者例句
I don't bother to read the news every day.
Nem bajlódom azzal, hogy mindennap elolvassam a híreket.
He doesn't bother to check his email.
Nem veszi a fáradságot, hogy megnézze az e-mailjeit.
Why bother to go if it's raining?
She didn't bother to say goodbye.
We can't be bothered to walk.
常见错误：
Learners may forget 'to' before the verb in this pattern (e.g., 'bother do' instead of 'bother to do').
含义
Make an effort to do something
搭配
bother to ask
|bother coming
|couldn't bother
近义词
take the trouble (Slightly more formal; emphasizes effort taken.)
反义词
neglect (To not do something because of lack of care or effort.)
主题
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
释义
To use time and energy to do something, often when you do not want to.
To make the effort needed to do something, especially when it is not necessary or when one is not enthusiastic about it.
名词
B1
3
It's such a bother having to renew your license every year.
Kész nyűg, hogy minden évben meg kell újítani az engedélyedet.
Sorry for the bother—could you help me move this table?
Elnézést a kellemetlenségért – tudna segíteni arrébb tenni ezt az asztalt?
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.
学习者例句
Going to the bank is a bother.
Bankba menni kész nyűg.
Sorry for the bother.
Elnézést a kellemetlenségért.
The rain was a real bother.
Filling out forms is a bother.
I don't want to cause a bother.
常见错误：
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.
含义
An annoying or troublesome situation
搭配
such a bother
|real bother
|what a bother
近义词
nuisance (Slightly stronger and more negative tone.)
反义词
convenience (Something that makes life easier instead of harder.)
主题
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
释义
A problem or thing that makes life harder or less pleasant.
A situation that causes inconvenience, trouble, or annoyance.
语法
词典原形
bother
IPA
GB/bˈɑðɚ/
US/bˈɑðɚ/
音节与重音
both - er （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (both)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: bother
- Plural: bother, bothers
Verb
- Base: bother
- 3rd Person Singular: bothers
- Present Participle: bothering
- Past: bothered
词族
Forms
bothers
noun
bothering
verb
bothered
verb
Related words
bothersome
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unbothered
adjective
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- What's the bother? It's just a short walk.
- I don't understand what's the bother about waiting a few minutes.