inconvenience
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌɪn.kənˈviː.ni.əns/ us/ˌɪn.kənˈviːn.jəns/
C1 不便，麻烦
a state or an example of problems or trouble, often causing a delay or loss of comfort
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the late arrival of the train. 我们对火车晚点所造成的一切不便表示歉意。
We had the inconvenience of being unable to use the kitchen for several weeks. 我们有几个星期不能使用厨房，很不方便。
Having to wait for ten minutes was a minor inconvenience. 得等上10分钟确实有一点儿麻烦。
Synonyms: annoyancebore (ANNOYING)bother (ANNOYING) irritant (MAKING ANGRY)nuisancea pain (in the neck)
inconvenience
verb [ T ] uk/ˌɪn.kənˈviː.ni.əns/ us/ˌɪn.kənˈviːn.jəns/
带来不便，导致麻烦
to cause problems or difficulties for someone
The strike inconvenienced many people. 罢工给许多人带来了不便。
Synonyms: bother put someone outtrouble