How do you use "trouble" in a sentence?

Sorry to trouble you, but could you help me with this? He's been having trouble sleeping lately. If you don't finish your homework, you'll be in trouble.

trouble

Q: What does "trouble" mean?

Difficulty, problems, or a state of distress or danger Trouble refers to difficulties, problems, or a dangerous or unpleasant situation. As a verb, it means to cause distress or inconvenience. Common phrases include 'in trouble' (facing problems), 'get into trouble' (face consequences), and 'trouble yourself' (make an effort). British English also uses 'the Troubles' for the Northern Ireland conflict.

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Meaning: Difficulty, problems, or a state of distress or danger

麻烦，困难；打扰

problema, dificultad; molestar

困難、問題；迷惑をかける

곤란, 문제; 폐를 끼치다

Trouble refers to difficulties, problems, or a dangerous or unpleasant situation. As a verb, it means to cause distress or inconvenience. Common phrases include 'in trouble' (facing problems), 'get into trouble' (face consequences), and 'trouble yourself' (make an effort). British English also uses 'the Troubles' for the Northern Ireland conflict.

「trouble」指困难、问题或危险或不愉快的情况。作为动词，表示造成困扰或不便。常用短语包括「in trouble」（面临问题）、「get into trouble」（惹麻烦）和「trouble yourself」（费心）。英式英语中「the Troubles」也指北爱尔兰冲突。

Trouble se refiere a dificultades, problemas o una situación peligrosa o desagradable. Como verbo, significa causar angustia o inconvenientes. Frases comunes incluyen «in trouble» (enfrentando problemas), «get into trouble» (meterse en problemas) y «trouble yourself» (molestarse). El inglés británico también usa «the Troubles» para el conflicto de Irlanda del Norte.

「trouble」は困難、問題、または危険で不快な状況を指します。動詞として、苦痛や不便を引き起こすことを意味します。「in trouble」（問題を抱えている）、「get into trouble」（困ったことになる）、「trouble yourself」（わざわざする）などのフレーズがよく使われます。イギリス英語では「the Troubles」は北アイルランド紛争を指します。

'Trouble'은 어려움, 문제, 또는 위험하거나 불쾌한 상황을 의미합니다. 동사로는 괴롭히거나 불편을 끼치는 것을 뜻합니다. 'in trouble'(문제에 처한), 'get into trouble'(곤란에 빠지다), 'trouble yourself'(수고를 들이다) 등의 표현이 자주 쓰입니다. 영국 영어에서 'the Troubles'는 북아일랜드 분쟁을 가리키기도 합니다.

Examples

Sorry to trouble you, but could you help me with this?
抱歉打扰你，你能帮我一下吗？
Perdona que te moleste, pero ¿podrías ayudarme con esto?
お手数をおかけしますが、これを手伝っていただけますか？
번거롭게 해서 죄송합니다만, 이것 좀 도와주시겠어요?
He's been having trouble sleeping lately.
他最近一直睡眠不好。
Últimamente ha tenido problemas para dormir.
彼は最近眠れなくて困っています。
그는 최근 잠을 못 자서 힘들어하고 있습니다.
If you don't finish your homework, you'll be in trouble.
如果你不完成作业，你就有麻烦了。
Si no terminas los deberes, te meterás en problemas.
宿題を終わらせないと、困ったことになりますよ。
숙제를 끝내지 않으면 곤란해질 거예요.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'trubler', from Vulgar Latin '*turbulare', from Latin 'turbula' (disorderly group), diminutive of 'turba' (crowd, disturbance). Related to 'turbulent' and 'disturb'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal