Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - bother
Bother
bother
v., n., & int. --v. 1 tr. a give trouble to; worry, disturb. b refl. (often foll. by about) be anxious or concerned. 2 intr. a (often foll. by about, or to + infin.) worry or trouble oneself (don't bother about that; didn't bother to tell me). b (foll. by with) be concerned. --n. 1 a a person or thing that bothers or causes worry. b a minor nuisance. 2 trouble, worry, fuss. --int. esp. Brit. expressing annoyance or impatience. Phrases and idioms cannot be bothered will not make the effort needed. Etymology: Ir. bodhraim deafen
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I. verb (~ed; ~ing) Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1728 transitive verb to annoy especially by petty provocation ; irk, to intrude upon ; pester, to cause to be somewhat anxious or concerned , intransitive verb to become concerned , to take pains ; take the trouble , see: annoy II. noun Date: 1788 1. a state of petty discomfort, annoyance, or worry, something that causes petty annoyance or worry, fuss ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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