inconvenience /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/ TEM4 ( inconveniencing, inconvenienced, inconveniences )

• 1. 

  N-VAR If someone or something causes inconvenience, they cause problems or difficulties. 不方便

  例：

  We apologize for any inconvenience caused during the repairs.

  我们对在修理过程中所造成的任何不便表示歉意。

• 2. 

  V-T If someone inconveniences you, they cause problems or difficulties for you. 给…带来不便

  例：

  He promised to be quick so as not to inconvenience them any further.

  他答应快一些，以免给他们带来更多不便。