disruption
noun [ C or U ] uk/dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/ us/dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/
business specialized（使用新方法或技术对传统行业或市场的）颠覆
the action of completely changing the traditional way that an industry or market operates by using new methods or technology
the disruption of the telecoms industry 对电信业的颠覆
See: disrupt
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- The military coup brought further disruption to a country already struggling with famine.
- The strike brought severe disruption to flights over the holiday weekend.
- Further disruption is expected later tonight when more heavy snow is expected.
- We apologize for the disruption while essential motorway repairs are being carried out.
- Some medications can disrupt hormone levels; the effects of this disruption can include an impaired attention span or behavioral problems.
- The industry was ripe for disruption using peer-to-peer technology.