c. 1300, "to stop or hinder," from Old French destorber (Old North French distourber) and directly from Latin disturbare "throw into disorder," from dis- "completely" (see dis-) + turbare "to disorder, disturb," from turba "turmoil" (see turbid).
Meaning "to frighten" is late 13c.; that of "to stir up, agitate" is c. 1300. Related: Disturbed; disturbing; disturbingly. Middle English also had distourbler (n.) "one who disturbs or incites" (late 14c.).
双语例句
1. The pictures were sensationalist and could seriously disturb younger readers.
这些图片大肆渲染，会让一些比较年轻的读者们惶恐不安。
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2. She patted Mona, taking care not to disturb her costume.
她轻轻拍了拍莫娜，小心翼翼地，生怕弄乱她的戏服。
来自柯林斯例句
3. "I'm sorry to disturb you," Webb said gently.
“很抱歉打扰您。”韦布温和地说。
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4. What could possibly disturb such tranquility?
什么有可能会破坏这样的宁静呢？
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5. I'm sorry to disturb you, but can I talk to you for a moment?
