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bother

/ˈbɒðə/
both · er ˈbɒð · ə
English Definition
v. to annoy or cause trouble
中文释义
打扰，烦扰
Significado en Español
molestar
한국어 뜻
괴롭히다, 귀찮게 하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm phiền, quấy rầy
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Example Sentence

Sorry to bother you, but I have a question.

抱歉打扰你，但我有个问题。

Synonyms
annoy disturb trouble
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “bother”:

  1. A comfort
  2. B please
  3. C disturb
  4. D soothe
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C — disturb. “bother” means v. to annoy or cause trouble

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Please do not ______ your sister while she is busy studying.

  1. A help
  2. B please
  3. C bother
  4. D comfort
Show answer

C — bother. “bother” means v. to annoy or cause trouble

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Common questions about “bother”

What does “bother” mean?

bother — v. to annoy or cause trouble. In Chinese: 打扰，烦扰.

How do you pronounce “bother”?

bother is pronounced /ˈbɒðə/. It breaks into 2 syllables: both · er.

How do you use “bother” in a sentence?

Sorry to bother you, but I have a question. (抱歉打扰你，但我有个问题。)

What are synonyms for “bother”?

annoy, disturb, trouble — all close in meaning to bother (v. to annoy or cause trouble).

Is “bother” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. bother appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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