bother
🇺🇸
/ˈbɑːðər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɒðə(r)/
to take the time or effort to do something
He didn't bother to read the instructions.
他懒得去读说明书。
to annoy, worry, or upset someone
The loud noise began to bother the neighbors.
巨大的噪音开始打扰邻居们。
to interrupt or disturb someone
Please don't bother me while I'm working.
我工作时请不要打扰我。
trouble or difficulty
It's too much bother to cook tonight.
今晚做饭太麻烦了。
an annoying thing or person
The constant noise is a real bother.
持续不断的噪音真是令人烦恼。
used to show annoyance
Bother! I forgot my keys again.
真烦人!我又忘记带钥匙了。