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Traduzione e definizione
to bother: disturbare, dare fastidio
Don't bother calling Susie today, as she's on vacation. Non vale la pena chiamare Susie oggi, è in vacanza.
Stop bothering me, Philip. I want to be left alone. Smettila di tormentarmi, Philip. Voglio essere lasciato in pace.
I couldn't be bothered (to have a shower this morning): non avevo voglia (di farmi una doccia stamattina)
Pronunciation examples
UK: Stop bothering me, Philip.
US: I'm not bothering you, am I?
Esempi
- "Don't let me bother you though."
- "I will meet you Thursday evening at the factory, at 6:00 PM. Do not worry about bothering the employees, they are used to working irregular hours and shifts."
- "I can get up without bothering anyone, and there's more room for my legs."
- "In fact, he cannot meet with you during lunch either, so don't bother asking him. Fortunately, however, Bruno does have fifteen minutes free on Friday the 11th of next month."
- "Is there anywhere we can talk without being bothered?"
- "John : Oh, ok, sorry to bother you."
- "Brian : You mean are you bothering me?"
- "No one bothers you in the window seat."
- "It would be a shame to have to bother Bruno with this."
- "I will meet you Thursday evening at the factory, at 6.00 PM. Don't worry about bothering the employees, they are used to working irregular hours and shifts."
- "However, I now have an answer to all of your concerns: health and safety, hygiene, nutrition, freshness of food, vegetarian options, vegan options, gluten-free options, kosher options, halal options, nut allergies, and all the other things you're always bothering me about."
- "Polly : I'm sorry to bother you Bruno, your doctor is on line two."
- "I want to bother you."
Esercizio 1
Why does Kevin say that he will visit the factory on the weekend?
Why does Kevin say that he will visit the factory on the weekend?
Excerpt: So that I can have an opportunity to tour the factory over the weekend when all the workers have gone home. I wouldn't want to disturb the production process.
Kevin never writes that he does not want the employees to see him. His mission is not secret, he simply does not want to disturb the workers or the production process.
Kevin was not asked to be a part of production, and he is referring to his "visit" more than to the production process.
Kevin writes: "I wouldn't want to disturb the production process". He does not want to disturb the employees while they work. "I wouldn't want to..." is a polite construction used to express deference or consideration. To "disturb" shares a very similar meaning with "to bother".
Although in the passive sense of the verb, "to be bothered" or "to be disturbed" means to be "perturbed" or "troubled", in the active sense "to bother" has a different meaning.
Excerpt: So that I can have an opportunity to tour the factory over the weekend when all the workers have gone home. I wouldn't want to disturb the production process.
Esercizio 2
Is this a bad time?
How else might Bob ask this same question?
There may be more than one correct choice! Check all that apply.
How else might Bob ask this same question?
There may be more than one correct choice! Check all that apply.
Is this a bad time?
How else might Bob ask this same question?
There may be more than one correct choice! Check all that apply.
How else might Bob ask this same question?
There may be more than one correct choice! Check all that apply.
This question expresses a very different meaning than Bob's question in the dialogue. The expression "to have a hard time" expresses that someone is having difficulties or trouble. For example: "I'm having a hard time using this computer. It's very complicated."
To "run late" means to be behind schedule, usually for a meeting or appointment. This question doesn't share a similar meaning with Bob's inquiry "Is this a bad time?".
"Are you busy?" is a polite way to ask if someone is available at the moment. The question shares a very similar meaning with Bob's question "Is this a bad time?".
"Am I bothering you?" is a polite way to ask if someone is available at the moment. It shares a very similar meaning with Bob's question "Is this a bad time?". 'To bother (someone) is to trouble, disturb or annoy them.
Ask your mother. Go to sleep now.
Esercizio 3
Choose all the TRUE statements from the list below:
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply!
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply!
Choose all the TRUE statements from the list below:
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply!
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply!
This statement is false. Giuseppe is not going to "suffer any consequences" because he is no longer being held captive by Dr. Badguy. It is clear in the dialogue that Bruno has Giuseppe in his possession again, and therefore does not need to pay the ransom. Giuseppe will now be returned to his happy home with the other volunteer monkeys at the Delavigne Corporation.
This statement is false. Dr. Badguy says "I will be back nevertheless", which means that although Dr. Badguy has been defeated, he will in fact return to get his revenge on Bruno. To bother (someone) means to "disturb" or "cause discomfort" to someone.
This is true. Bruno tells Dr. Badguy, "I don't want to tell you how to do your job, but the basic requirement of any ransom negotiation is that the kidnappers have a hostage". He is clearly explaining "the basic rules of hostage negotiation" to Dr. Badguy, even if his real purpose is only to mock or tease his enemy.
This is a true statement. In response to Dr. Badguy's question, "I trust you have considered my generous offer?" Bruno says, "Yes I've considered it". This indicates that he did think about Dr. Badguy's offer, though in his next sentence, Bruno rejects the offer.
Esercizio 4
Polly apologizes to Bruno, saying "Sorry to bother you".
Another way for Polly to express this is "Sorry to you, Bruno".
Choose the term that makes the most sense given the context of this conversation!
Another way for Polly to express this is "Sorry to you, Bruno".
Choose the term that makes the most sense given the context of this conversation!
Polly apologizes to Bruno, saying "Sorry to bother you".
Another way for Polly to express this is "Sorry to disturb you, Bruno".
Choose the term that makes the most sense given the context of this conversation!
Another way for Polly to express this is "Sorry to disturb you, Bruno".
Choose the term that makes the most sense given the context of this conversation!
disturb: Polly apologizes for "bothering" Bruno. "To bother" is a verb close to "disturb", and the two terms are interchangeable in this sentence.
annoy: To "annoy" means to irritate or cause frustration or irritation. Polly wouldn't apologize for annoying Bruno, but rather for possibly disturbing him. Note that in a different context, "annoy" and "bother" are closer in meaning as in the sentence "Stop bothering your brother, Billy".
worry: To "worry" someone is to cause them anxiety or make them nervous. Polly wouldn't apologize for "worrying" Bruno.
wake: There is no indication that Bruno is sleeping, so there is no reason to use the verb "to wake" which indicates the action of ending one's sleep.
Esercizio 5
Several interesting terms and expressions are used in this conversation.
Select the definition that best corresponds to the terms and idioms below.
1. Warbuckle has a lavish lifestyle. --> He has a lifestyle.
2. He stepped into the street carelessly. --> He stepped into the street .
3. Don't bother me! --> Don't me!
Bonus question! Blowing one's nose is associated with the action of .
Select the definition that best corresponds to the terms and idioms below.
1. Warbuckle has a lavish lifestyle. --> He has a lifestyle.
2. He stepped into the street carelessly. --> He stepped into the street .
3. Don't bother me! --> Don't me!
Bonus question! Blowing one's nose is associated with the action of .
Several interesting terms and expressions are used in this conversation.
Select the definition that best corresponds to the terms and idioms below.
1. Warbuckle has a lavish lifestyle. --> He has a fancy 1 lifestyle.
2. He stepped into the street carelessly. --> He stepped into the street without concern 2.
3. Don't bother me! --> Don't disturb 3 me!
Bonus question! Blowing one's nose is associated with the action of sneezing 4.
Select the definition that best corresponds to the terms and idioms below.
1. Warbuckle has a lavish lifestyle. --> He has a fancy 1 lifestyle.
2. He stepped into the street carelessly. --> He stepped into the street without concern 2.
3. Don't bother me! --> Don't disturb 3 me!
Bonus question! Blowing one's nose is associated with the action of sneezing 4.
1 fancy: This is the correct choice. The adjective "lavish" refers to something that is extraordinary, extravagant or even decorative. It can also refer to something of high quality, usually an expensive or costly item. The word "fancy" expresses a similar meaning: extraordinary or extravagant. These two terms are synonymous in this context. In his conversation, Bruno refers to Harold's "lavish lifestyle".
1 alternative: This is an incorrect choice. The term "alternative" refers to a different choice or option. Example: The other alternative to a beach holiday is going whale watching in Norway. An "alternative lifestyle" is one that is considered different from normal, such as a homosexual lifestyle for example. Many hippies and "new age followers" are said to have "alternative lifestyles" and may believe in "alternative medicine" which covers any type of treatment apart from conventional medicine. There is no similarity between the terms "lavish" and "alternative".
1 exciting: This is an incorrect choice. If something is "exciting" it arouses feelings of great enthusiasm or eagerness. This is not the meaning of the word "lavish".
1 problematic: This is an incorrect choice. When something is "problematic" it creates or contains a lot of problems or difficulties. This is not the meaning of the word "lavish".
2 without concern: This is the correct choice. If something is done "carelessly" it is done without concern or prudence. The two words are similar in meaning.
2 courageously: This is an incorrect choice. To do something "courageously" is to do it with bravery, boldness or without fear. This is not the meaning of "carelessly".
2 proudly: This is an incorrect choice. To do something "proudly" is to do it with "confidence" or "self-satisfaction" or even "arrogance". This is not the meaning of "carelessly".
2 quickly: This is an incorrect choice. If something is done "quickly", then it is done rapidly, in a "hurry" or without spending much time. This is not the meaning of "carelessly".
3 disturb: This is the correct choice. In this context, the verb "to bother" means to "interrupt" or "disturb" someone. In this conversation, Bruno wants to leave the Jacuzzi and go to a place where he and Harold can speak without being "bothered".
3 insult: This is an incorrect choice. To "insult" someone is to criticize them, call them names and generally offend them. This is not the meaning of the verb "to bother".
3 criticise: This is an incorrect choice. To "criticise" or "criticize" (US) someone is to judge them and point out their faults. This term is unrelated to the verb "to bother".
3 patronise: This is an incorrect choice. To "patronise" or "patronize" (US) someone is to speak to them in a condescending manner, as if they were a child for example. This term is unrelated to the verb "to bother". On another note, the verb "to patronise" can mean to visit or frequent an establishment, for example: I often patronise this bar.
4 sneezing: This is the correct choice. The action of "blowing one's nose" is closely related to "sneezing". To "blow one's nose" is to expel the contents of the nose to clear it, usually into a handkerchief or tissue. A "sneeze" is an involuntary movement of air from the chest, sent through the nose. It often occurs due to allergies or illnesses such as colds and the flu. Although these two actions are distinct, they often follow one another. After you sneeze, you often blow your nose.
4 yelling: This is an incorrect choice. To "yell" means to shout or cry out in surprise, pain or delight. This is not an action closely associated with "blowing one's nose".
4 talking: This is an incorrect choice. To "talk" means to communicate with someone else through words. This is not an action closely associated with "blowing one's nose".
4 singing: This is an incorrect choice. To "sing" means to use one's voice to produce a musical tune. This is not an action closely associated with "blowing one's nose".
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