扰
disturb; chaos; polite formula
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to disturb; to disrupt; to harass
neutralUsed for interfering with normal order or bothering someone.
Please don't disturb others while they study in the library.
The construction noise outside the window disrupted my work.
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This storm disrupted the city's traffic.
Don't bother others while they are resting.
The phone ringing disturbed my train of thought.
adjective
chaotic; disordered; confused
literaryUsed in formal literary contexts to describe disorganized situations.
During the war, the situation across the country was chaotic and unstable.
The market was crowded with people, and it was extremely noisy and disorderly.
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Days of heavy rain turned the previously orderly traffic into chaos.
My thoughts are chaotic, and I can't fall asleep.
This sudden accident caused a chaotic scene.
verb
polite formula for accepting hospitality
informalCommonly used in daily polite conversations when thanking someone for hosting or treating you to a meal.
I'm really sorry for bothering you with a meal today.
I had dinner at his place, thank you very much.
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Thank you for your hospitality, I really appreciate it.
I'm sorry to visit your home on the weekend.
Thanks for having me this time, I'll treat you next time.