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单词 problems
释义

problem

1 of 2

noun

prob·​lem ˈprä-bləm How to pronounce problem (audio)
-bᵊm,
-ˌblem
1
a
: a question raised for inquiry, consideration, or solution
b
: a proposition in mathematics or physics stating something to be done
2
a
: an intricate unsettled question
b
: a source of perplexity, distress, or vexation
c
: difficulty in understanding or accepting
I have a problem with your saying that

problem

2 of 2

adjective

1
: dealing with a problem of conduct or social relationship
a problem play
2
: difficult to deal with
a problem child

Synonyms

Noun

  • case
  • challenge
  • knot
  • matter
  • nut
  • trouble
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Example Sentences

Noun Racism and sexism are major social problems. The company is having financial problems. He has chronic health problems. The mechanic fixed the problem with the car. There are a few problems with your argument. We have to find a way to solve this problem. She is bothered by family problems. We didn't have any problems getting here. I have my own problems to deal with. Mosquitoes are a problem in the summer. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The No Surprises Act has tried to address the problem. Stacy Bratcher, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 According to the results, 39% of respondents said homelessness is the city’s top problem, and more than 70% chose it as among the top three problems in the city. Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Sep. 2022 But London is hardly the only problem facing the Rams, who had three extra days to contemplate the disappointment of their season-opening blowout loss to Buffalo on the NFL's opening night. Greg Beacham, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 If Walmart has enough workers on the coasts but not enough in the middle of the country, that problem is contained to the middle of the country. Time, 15 Sep. 2022 The companies denied responsibility for the problem, saying the elevators had been installed improperly. Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 VandeHei, Allen, and Schwartz have given us a book that, like weight loss books, presents an age-old problem as though no one’s ever thought to confront it before, then offers a series of clichéd solutions as some sort of novel life hack. Colin Dickey, The New Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Instead, the advent of commercial cannabis unleashed a wave of corruption, prosecutions and accusations that has rocked local governments across the state and left them with few effective tools to combat the problem. Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 The Tennessee transfer hasn’t had a problem adjusting to his new team and has totaled 164 yards on 32 touches in his first two games as a Cardinal. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022
Adjective
In response largely to a non-problem, Democrats want to trample on the prerogatives of states to conduct elections, mandating their electoral priorities throughout the land. Rich Lowry, National Review, 9 Mar. 2021 The staff is trained to address residents who show confused or problem behavior. San Diego Elder Law Center, sandiegouniontribune.com, 24 Apr. 2018 Many people might be surprised to learn that undocumented immigrants are not typically problem children. Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2017 Problem officers make things difficult for good ones, said Jim Pasco, executive director of the Fraternal Order of Police, America’s largest police-labor organization. Gary Fields, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2016 Tracy Chou, a young engineer at Pinterest, is tackling tech’s women problem head-on. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2014 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English probleme, from Latin problema, from Greek problēma, literally, obstacle, from proballein to throw forward, from pro- forward + ballein to throw — more at pro-, devil

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

problem

noun

prob·​lem ˈprä-bləm How to pronounce problem (audio)
1
: something to be worked out or solved
a problem in arithmetic
2
: a person or thing that is hard to understand or deal with
He's not the problem. His parents are.
Her behavior is a big problem.

problems

noun

plural of problem
1
as in challenges
something that requires thought and skill for resolution the problem of world hunger

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • challenges
  • issues
  • matters
  • troubles
  • cases
  • questions
  • nuts
  • dilemmas
  • predicaments
  • knots
  • quandaries
  • glitches
  • fixes
  • conundrums
  • pitfalls
  • snags
  • jams
  • quagmires
  • hot waters
  • puzzles
  • mysteries
  • toughies
  • corners
  • riddles
  • enigmas
  • pickles
  • puzzlements
  • mires
  • hitches
  • cruxes
  • holes
  • spots
  • catch-22s
  • sticky wickets
  • catches
  • cruces
  • stumpers
  • brainteasers
  • posers
  • Gordian knots
  • catch-22's

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • solutions
  • answers
  • silver bullets
  • magic bullets
  • panaceas
  • cure-alls
2
as in questions
an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge there were only 10 problems on the exam, but they were all challenging

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • questions
  • conundrums
  • interrogatives
  • puzzles
  • riddles
  • posers
  • toughies
  • sticklers
  • quizzes
  • stumpers
  • brainteasers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • solutions
  • responses
  • answers
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