"play havoc with" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 严重扰乱
• 造成混乱

Definition

对某事造成大量破坏、混乱或问题。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常用于半正式或非正式场合，多描述意外的负面影响，如天气、疾病、技术问题等。常与system, plans, schedule等搭配使用。

Examples

Storms can play havoc with travel plans.

暴风雨会**严重扰乱**旅行计划。

Cold weather can play havoc with your car battery.

寒冷天气会**严重扰乱**汽车电池。

The new software update played havoc with my phone.

新的软件更新**严重扰乱了**我的手机。

Not sleeping well can really play havoc with your concentration.

睡眠不好真的会**严重扰乱**你的注意力。

The power outage played havoc with our work schedule.

停电**严重扰乱了**我们的工作计划。

Allergies can play havoc with your plans for outdoor fun.

过敏会**严重扰乱**你的户外娱乐计划。