trouble

problema, difficoltà

Problemi o difficoltà che rendono qualcosa difficile o spiacevole.

In inglese semplice: Problems or difficulties that make something hard or unpleasant.

• We had trouble finding the house.
• What is the trouble with this plan?
• She told me about her troubles at work.

Come si usa: have trouble doing something (I have trouble remembering names.); trouble with something (We had trouble with our booking.)

Sinonimi: difficulty, problem

Espressioni comuni: cause trouble, have trouble, trouble with something

guai, pericolo

Situazione in cui qualcuno è in pericolo o affronta problemi seri.

In inglese semplice: A situation in which someone is in danger or faces serious problems.

• The boat was in trouble.
• Call for help if you get into trouble.
• Her quick thinking kept us out of trouble.

Come si usa: be in trouble (The climbers are in trouble and need help.); get into trouble (He got into trouble while swimming alone.)

Sinonimi: danger, difficulty

Contrari: safety

Espressioni comuni: in trouble, get into trouble, out of trouble

guasto, malfunzionamento

Difetto che impedisce a una macchina o a un componente di funzionare correttamente.

In inglese semplice: A fault that stops a machine or part from working properly.

• The car has engine trouble.
• Electrical trouble delayed the train.
• Have you had any trouble with this printer?

Come si usa: trouble with + machine/part (We are having trouble with the brakes.)

Sinonimi: fault, malfunction

Espressioni comuni: engine trouble, mechanical trouble, trouble with something

preoccupare, turbare

Far sentire qualcuno preoccupato, turbato o incerto su cosa pensare.

In inglese semplice: To make someone worried, upset, or unsure what to think.

• His silence troubles me.
• The news troubled her all evening.
• Does that question still trouble you?

Sinonimi: worry, distress, upset

Contrari: reassure

Espressioni comuni: trouble someone deeply, trouble my conscience, trouble someone still

disturbare, importunare

Disturbare o interrompere qualcuno, spesso per chiedere aiuto.

In inglese semplice: To bother someone or interrupt them, often by asking for help.

• Sorry to trouble you again.
• May I trouble you for a pen?
• I did not want to trouble her with my questions.

Come si usa: trouble someone with something (May I trouble you with one more question?); trouble someone for something (Could I trouble you for a glass of water?); trouble someone to do something (May I trouble you to open the door?)

Sinonimi: bother, disturb, annoy

Espressioni comuni: trouble someone with, trouble someone for, trouble someone again

dare dolore, tormentare

Causare dolore o fastidio fisico a qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: To cause someone pain or physical discomfort.

• My knee is troubling me again.
• Her back troubled her during the journey.
• Has your old injury been troubling you?

Sinonimi: bother, afflict

Espressioni comuni: trouble someone again, trouble my knee, trouble someone badly