nuisance /ˈnju:səns/ n. ［c］ 令人讨厌的东西或人，糟糕的事：Flies are a nuisance. 苍蝇是令人讨厌的东西。［考句］A lot of ants are always invading my kitchen. They are a thorough    nuisance. 许多蚂蚁总是进我的房间，太烦人了。