c. 1300, "to stop or hinder," from Old French destorber (Old North French distourber) and directly from Latin disturbare "throw into disorder," from dis- "completely" (see dis-) + turbare "to disorder, disturb," from turba "turmoil" (see turbid).
Meaning "to frighten" is late 13c.; that of "to stir up, agitate" is c. 1300. Related: Disturbed; disturbing; disturbingly. Middle English also had distourbler (n.) "one who disturbs or incites" (late 14c.).
例文
1. The pictures were sensationalist and could seriously disturb younger readers.
これらの画像は大きく誇張され、比較的若い読者たちを不安にさせます。
2.She patted Mona，taking care not to disturb her costume.
彼女はモナを軽くたたいて、彼女の芝居服を乱すのを恐れて慎重になった。
3."I 'm sorry to disturb you，"Webb said gently.
「お邪魔して申し訳ありません。」ウェブは穏やかに言った。
4.What could possibly disturb such tranquility？
何がこのような静けさを破壊する可能性があるのだろうか。
5.I 'm sorry to disturb you，but can I talk to you for a moment？