How do you use "disturb" in a sentence?

Please don't disturb me while I'm working on this report. The disturbing news left everyone feeling anxious. Sorry to disturb you, but there's someone at the door.

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Q: What does "disturb" mean?

To interrupt someone or something; to cause worry or upset Disturb means to interrupt someone's peace, sleep, or work, or to disrupt the order of something. It can also describe causing emotional distress or worry. 'Do not disturb' is a common sign used in hotels. Something 'disturbing' is unsettling or troubling to witness or think about.

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Significado: To interrupt someone or something; to cause worry or upset

打扰，妨碍；使不安

molestar, interrumpir; inquietar

邪魔する、乱す；不安にさせる

방해하다, 어지럽히다; 불안하게 하다

Disturb means to interrupt someone's peace, sleep, or work, or to disrupt the order of something. It can also describe causing emotional distress or worry. 'Do not disturb' is a common sign used in hotels. Something 'disturbing' is unsettling or troubling to witness or think about.

Disturb意思是打断某人的平静、睡眠或工作，或扰乱某物的秩序。它也可以描述引起情绪上的痛苦或担忧。'Do not disturb'（请勿打扰）是酒店常用的标志。令人'disturbing'的事情是令人不安或令人担忧的。

Disturb significa interrumpir la paz, el sueño o el trabajo de alguien, o alterar el orden de algo. También puede describir causar angustia emocional o preocupación. 'Do not disturb' es un cartel común usado en hoteles. Algo 'disturbing' es inquietante o preocupante de presenciar o pensar.

Disturbは、誰かの平穏、睡眠、または仕事を中断したり、何かの秩序を乱すことを意味します。また、感情的な苦痛や心配を引き起こすことも表します。「Do not disturb」（起こさないでください）はホテルでよく使われる表示です。

Disturb는 누군가의 평안, 수면, 업무를 방해하거나 무언가의 질서를 어지럽히는 것을 의미합니다. 감정적 고통이나 걱정을 유발하는 것도 포함됩니다. 'Do not disturb'는 호텔에서 흔히 사용되는 문구입니다. 'Disturbing'은 보거나 생각하기에 불안하거나 충격적인 것을 뜻합니다.

Ejemplos

Please don't disturb me while I'm working on this report.
我在写这份报告时请不要打扰我。
Por favor, no me molestes mientras trabajo en este informe.
このレポートに取り組んでいる間は邪魔しないでください。
이 보고서를 작성하는 동안 방해하지 말아 주세요.
The disturbing news left everyone feeling anxious.
令人不安的消息让每个人都感到焦虑。
Las noticias inquietantes dejaron a todos sintiéndose ansiosos.
不穏なニュースにみんな不安を感じました。
불안한 소식에 모두가 걱정을 느꼈습니다.
Sorry to disturb you, but there's someone at the door.
抱歉打扰你，但有人在门口。
Perdona que te moleste, pero hay alguien en la puerta.
お邪魔してすみませんが、玄関に誰かいます。
방해해서 죄송하지만, 현관에 누가 왔습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'destorber', from Latin 'disturbare' meaning 'to throw into disorder', from 'dis-' (completely) + 'turbare' (to confuse, disorder), from 'turba' (crowd, tumult). Related to 'turbulent', 'trouble', and 'perturb'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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