U4E2 | bother

Word of the day · Sep 19, 2026 · 2m

bother【v.】

1. to annoy, worry, or cause problems for someone打扰，烦扰，使烦恼

The noise from the construction site bothers me a lot.

建筑工地的噪音让我很烦恼。

Don't bother your father while he's working.

你父亲工作时别打扰他。

It bothers her that she can't remember his name.

她记不起他的名字，这让她很烦恼。

2. to take the trouble to do something费心，麻烦

Don't bother yourself with the details.

别为细节费心。

3. to make the effort to do something尽力做某事

She didn't even bother to call.

她甚至懒得打电话。

Why bother to ask if you don't care?

如果你不在乎，何必费心去问？

àbother【n.】

1. trouble or difficulty in doing something麻烦，困难

It's such a bother to get the kids ready for…