disturbance
noun [ C or U ] uk/dɪˈstɜː.bəns/ us/dɪˈstɝː.bəns/
C1 干扰，滋扰
something that interrupts someone or makes someone feel worried
Residents are tired of the disturbance caused by the nightclub. 居民受够了夜总会造成的干扰。
Phone calls are the biggest disturbance at work. 接听电话是工作中最大的干扰。
C2 骚乱;纷乱;暴力事件
violence or trouble
There was a minor disturbance during the demonstration, but nobody was injured. 示威活动中发生了一起轻微的骚乱事件，但没有人受伤。
Synonyms: anarchyballyhoo bedlamchaoscommotionconfusiondisarray disorder (CONFUSION)disorganizationhavochoo-ha hoopla (EXCITEMENT) hullabaloo kerfuffle madnessmayhempandemoniumruckus rumpus to-do tumult turmoiluproar
cause a disturbance 扰乱治安，破坏秩序
to break the law by fighting or behaving extremely noisily in public
His girlfriend was also arrested for allegedly causing a disturbance.
Just after 3.00 a.m., there were reports of five youths causing a disturbance in the square.
The passenger was intoxicated, caused a disturbance, and was removed from the flight by police.
They were both arrested after causing a disturbance in a bar.
If the protestor causes a disturbance, they will be detained.