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noisy; quarrel; happen; do; tease
Meanings
6 senses · 29 examplesadjective
noisy; boisterous; not quiet
Describes places or situations with loud, chaotic sound.
The night market is very noisy and lively.
It's so noisy here that I can't focus.
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The construction site next to the community is too loud, I can't fall asleep at night.
The park is always bustling on weekends.
Don't make loud noise and roughhouse in the classroom, it disturbs others' studying.
verb
quarrel; make trouble; disturb
Refers to causing a disturbance, arguing, or damaging order.
The kid is crying and throwing a tantrum, which gives their mom a big headache.
The two of them fell out over a small matter.
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The story of Sun Wukong making a huge disturbance in the Heavenly Palace is known to every household.
Don't roughhouse in the library, you'll disturb other people.
A few hooligans caused a disturbance in the bar and were taken away by the police.
verb
vent (emotions); throw a fit
Used for expressing negative emotions like anger or frustration in an unrestrained way.
He's in a bad mood and throwing a tantrum today.
Stop throwing a temper at me, I'm already exhausted.
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When a kid is being stubborn and upset, you need to patiently soothe them.
He's upset after being criticized and refuses to eat.
verb
contract (illness); suffer (disaster)
Used for getting sick, encountering accidents, or having conflicts.
The weather has changed a lot recently, many people have gotten sick.
I ate something cold yesterday and have diarrhea now.
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This area suffered a severe flood last summer, with heavy losses.
Conflicts between colleagues will reduce work efficiency.
Wearing new shoes while walking will easily cause blisters, it's embarrassing if you make a scene about it.
verb
do; manage; figure out
informalA very versatile colloquial verb, used for various activities and tasks.
We are carrying out a revolution to overthrow the old regime.
The workers are working hard to meet the quarterly production goals.
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You need to figure out this problem clearly, don't just brush it off vaguely.
He built a career with his own two hands.
How did you make the room such a mess?
verb
tease; joke; play around
informalRefers to playful teasing or playful interactions.
Friends are joking and roughhousing together, having a great time.
Everyone plays games and teases the newlyweds at the wedding reception.
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Stop teasing me, I'm doing my homework right now.
Kids like to play around, don't take it seriously.
They were just joking around, don't take it as a real argument.