How do you use "noise" in a sentence?

The neighbours are making too much noise. I can't concentrate with all this noise. Did you hear that strange noise?

noise

Q: What does "noise" mean?

Unwanted or unpleasant sound; any sound Noise refers to sound, especially when it's loud, unpleasant, or unwanted. Unlike 'sound' (neutral), 'noise' often has negative connotations. 'Noisy' is the adjective form. 'Background noise' refers to ambient sounds. 'Make a noise about' means to complain publicly. In technical contexts, 'noise' means unwanted interference in signals.

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Meaning: Unwanted or unpleasant sound; any sound

噪音，声音

ruido

騒音、物音

소음, 소리

Noise refers to sound, especially when it's loud, unpleasant, or unwanted. Unlike 'sound' (neutral), 'noise' often has negative connotations. 'Noisy' is the adjective form. 'Background noise' refers to ambient sounds. 'Make a noise about' means to complain publicly. In technical contexts, 'noise' means unwanted interference in signals.

「noise」指声音，特别是当它响亮、令人不快或不需要时。与「sound」（中性）不同，「noise」通常带有负面含义。「noisy」是形容词形式。「background noise」指环境声音。「make a noise about」意为公开抱怨。在技术语境中，「noise」意为信号中不需要的干扰。

«Noise» se refiere al sonido, especialmente cuando es fuerte, desagradable o no deseado. A diferencia de «sound» (neutral), «noise» a menudo tiene connotaciones negativas. «Noisy» es la forma adjetiva. «Background noise» se refiere a sonidos ambientales. «Make a noise about» significa quejarse públicamente. En contextos técnicos, «noise» significa interferencia no deseada en señales.

「noise」は音、特に大きい、不快な、または望まない音を指します。「sound」（中立）とは異なり、「noise」はしばしば否定的な意味合いを持ちます。「noisy」は形容詞形です。「background noise」は周囲の音を指します。「make a noise about」は公に文句を言うことを意味します。技術的な文脈では、「noise」は信号における望まない干渉を意味します。

noise는 소리, 특히 시끄럽거나 불쾌하거나 원치 않는 소리를 가리킨다. 중립적인 'sound'와 달리 'noise'는 부정적인 뉘앙스를 갖는 경우가 많다. 'noisy'는 형용사형이다. 'background noise'는 주변 소리를 뜻한다. 'make a noise about'은 공개적으로 불평하는 것을 의미한다. 기술적 맥락에서 'noise'는 신호의 원치 않는 간섭을 뜻한다.

Examples

The neighbours are making too much noise.
邻居们发出太多噪音了。
Los vecinos están haciendo demasiado ruido.
隣人がうるさすぎる。
이웃이 너무 시끄럽다.
I can't concentrate with all this noise.
这么吵我无法集中注意力。
No puedo concentrarme con todo este ruido.
この騒音では集中できない。
이 소음 속에서는 집중할 수가 없다.
Did you hear that strange noise?
你听到那个奇怪的声音了吗？
¿Escuchaste ese ruido extraño?
あの変な音を聞いた？
그 이상한 소리 들었어?

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'noise' meaning 'uproar' or 'quarrel', possibly from Latin 'nausea' (seasickness, disgust). The journey from seasickness to unwanted sound reflects the idea of something disagreeable.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal