Sign Up Sign In 中文

Meaning oftroublein English

trouble

us//ˈtrʌbəl//uk//ˈtrʌbl̩//

Pluraltroubles
Past Tensetroubled
Participle Verbtroubling
Third Person Singulartroubles

Definitions

Noun
1. a difficult or threatening circumstance
2. a problem causing distress; obstacle
3. a person causing problems (for others); nuisance
  The noisy child was a trouble in the library.
4. a state of mental disturbance; unease
  She felt trouble after receiving the bad news.
5. extra effort beyond what's normal
  The company went to great trouble to meet the deadline.
6. difficulty in doing something; struggling
  The hikers had trouble navigating through the dense forest.
7. health issues or ailments (physical, mental)
  The doctor helped the patient manage her chronic trouble with arthritis.
8. a malfunction or faulty operation
  The technician identified the trouble with the printer's ink cartridge.
Verb
1. to distress or perplex someone; cause anxiety
  The news of the natural disaster began to trouble her deeply.
2. to bother or inconvenience slightly
  His constant questions started to trouble the busy manager.
3. to worry or feel anxious (about something)
  The thought of public speaking began to trouble her.

Compounds / Phrases

troublemaker troublemakers troublemaking troubleshooter troubleshooting troubleshot trouble-maker troublespot trouble-makers