nuisance/ˋnusṇs; ˈnjuːs$ns/n [C usually singular 一般用单数] someone or something that annoys you or causes problems 讨厌的人;恼人的事情: Sorry to be a nuisance, but could I use your phone? 不好意思打扰一下﹐我可以用你的电话吗?what a nuisance BrE spoken 【英,口】: What a nuisance! I’ve forgotten my keys. 真烦人!我忘了带钥匙。