A situation that causes difficulty or problems.
There was trouble brewing among the workforce.
勞工隊伍中正在醞釀著麻煩。
A situation that could lead to criticism or punishment.
When she saw the teacher coming she knew she was in big trouble.
當她看到老師走過來時,她知道自己遇到了大麻煩。
A situation that is hard to deal with or unsafe.
A yachtsman got into trouble off the coast and had to be rescued.
一位遊艇手在海岸附近遇到了麻煩,不得不被救援。
A situation involving anger or violence.
He had to throw out a few drunks who were causing trouble in the bar.
他不得不把幾個在酒吧裡惹麻煩的醉鬼趕出去。
Illness or physical discomfort.
He suffers from heart trouble.
他患有心臟病。
An issue with a device or vehicle.
My car's been having engine trouble.
我的車發動機出了問題。
The need to make an extra effort.
Nothing is ever too much trouble for her.
對她來說,沒有什麼是太麻煩的。
To cause someone to worry or be concerned.
This report raises numerous troubling questions.
這份報告提出了許多令人不安的問題。
To disturb someone in order to ask something.
Sorry to trouble you, but could you tell me the time?
很抱歉打擾您,能告訴我現在幾點嗎?
To make an effort to do something.
He rushed into the room without troubling to knock.
他衝進房間,連門都沒敲。
To cause pain or discomfort.
He has been troubled with a knee injury.
他的膝蓋受傷了,一直困擾著他。