| 单词 | challenge |
| 释义 | challenge —challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ noun [C or U] (DIFFICULT JOB) ► B1 (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability: » Finding a solution to this problem is one of the greatest challenges faced by scientists today.» You know me - I like a challenge.» It's going to be a difficult job but I'm sure she'll rise to the challenge.Thesaurus+: ↑Complicated and difficult to do , ↑Difficult to understandThesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disastersWord partners for challenge noun (DIFFICULT JOB)• a ♯big/♯exciting/♯major/♯serious challenge• ♯pose/♯present a challenge• ♯accept/♯face a challenge• ♯relish a challenge• ♯rise to the challengeWord partners for challenge noun (INVITATION)• ♯issue/♯throw down a challenge (to sb)• ♯accept/♯take up a challengeWord partners for challenge noun (QUESTION)• ♯pose/♯present a challenge (to sb)• a ♯credible/♯direct/♯serious/♯strong challenge• a challenge ♯to sb/sthWord Builder:–Nouns: challenge, challenger–Adjectives: challenging–Verbs: challengeCollocations:–Verbs-lu. pose/present a challenge» The Internet poses a huge challenge to personal privacy.-lu. rise to/respond to a challenge» Children's books have risen to the challenge of providing positive role models for girls.-lu. seek/meet a challenge» When I moved to France, I was seeking a new challenge.-lu. accept/take up a challenge» He accepted the challenge of his new job with enthusiasm.-lu. face a challenge» We are facing the challenge of persuading teenagers of the value of education.-lu. relish a challenge» She relished the challenge of setting up a new business.-lu. withstand a challenge» Their romance withstood every challenge.-lu. a challenge confronts sb» The challenge now confronting us is to persuade the banks of the potential of our plans.–Adjectives-lu. a big/daunting/difficult/formidable/great/huge/major/real/serious/tough challenge» They faced the daunting challenge of rebuilding their country after the war.-lu. an exciting/interesting challenge» Persuading people to reduce their car use is certainly an interesting challenge.-lu. a fresh/new challenge» I'm always looking for new challenges.–Prepositions-lu. a challenge to sb/sth» These sales targets present a challenge to our staff.• • • Extra Examples:» Europe's finest golfers are getting ready for the challenge of the Ryder Cup.» An awesome challenge lies ahead of them.» Finding a cure for cancer is one of the biggest challenges facing medical researchers.» I've promised to finish the task by Friday, but it's going to be quite a challenge.» It could be a bit of a challenge getting the piano through the doorway.noun [C or U] (QUESTION) ► C2 asking if something is true or legal: » The result of the vote poses a serious challenge to the government's credibility.» Because of the way this research was conducted, its findings are open to challenge.Thesaurus+: ↑Suspecting and questioning , ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑CuriosityWord partners for challenge noun (DIFFICULT JOB)• a ♯big/♯exciting/♯major/♯serious challenge• ♯pose/♯present a challenge• ♯accept/♯face a challenge• ♯relish a challenge• ♯rise to the challengeWord partners for challenge noun (INVITATION)• ♯issue/♯throw down a challenge (to sb)• ♯accept/♯take up a challengeWord partners for challenge noun (QUESTION)• ♯pose/♯present a challenge (to sb)• a ♯credible/♯direct/♯serious/♯strong challenge• a challenge ♯to sb/sthnoun [C] (INSTRUCTION) ► F0 an instruction given by a soldier or guard at a border or gate, telling someone to stand still and say their name and reasons for being thereThesaurus+: ↑The armed forces generallyWord partners for challenge noun (DIFFICULT JOB)• a ♯big/♯exciting/♯major/♯serious challenge• ♯pose/♯present a challenge• ♯accept/♯face a challenge• ♯relish a challenge• ♯rise to the challengeWord partners for challenge noun (INVITATION)• ♯issue/♯throw down a challenge (to sb)• ♯accept/♯take up a challengeWord partners for challenge noun (QUESTION)• ♯pose/♯present a challenge (to sb)• a ♯credible/♯direct/♯serious/♯strong challenge• a challenge ♯to sb/sthnoun [C] (INVITATION) ► F0 an invitation to compete or take part, especially in a game or argument: » "I bet you can't eat all that food on your plate." "Is that a challenge?"» [+ to infinitive] She issued a challenge to her rival candidates to take part in a public debate.Thesaurus+: ↑Competing and contending (non-sporting) , ↑Competing in sportWord partners for challenge noun (DIFFICULT JOB)• a ♯big/♯exciting/♯major/♯serious challenge• ♯pose/♯present a challenge• ♯accept/♯face a challenge• ♯relish a challenge• ♯rise to the challengeWord partners for challenge noun (INVITATION)• ♯issue/♯throw down a challenge (to sb)• ♯accept/♯take up a challengeWord partners for challenge noun (QUESTION)• ♯pose/♯present a challenge (to sb)• a ♯credible/♯direct/♯serious/♯strong challenge• a challenge ♯to sb/sthCollocations:–Verbs-lu. face a challenge from sb» The government faces a challenge from union leaders over working hours.-lu. respond/rise to a challenge» He responded to the challenge of his critics by issuing a press statement.-lu. issue a challenge» She has issued a challenge to journalists to find proof of their allegations or face libel proceedings.-lu. mount a challenge against sb» Opposition groups intend to mount a challenge to the referendum result.-lu. accept/take up a challenge» He accepted the challenge of a new election.–Adjectives-lu. a credible/effective/formidable/serious/strong challenge» He has mounted an effective challenge to the government.-lu. a direct challenge» They issued a direct challenge to the mayor's authority.–Prepositions-lu. a challenge to sb/sth» Deforestation poses a serious challenge to our environment.-lu. a challenge from sb» The government faces a challenge from the unions.–Types-lu. a leadership challenge» There are hints of a possible leadership challenge.• • • Extra Examples:» He issued Tom with a challenge to come out and fight.» He thinks he can get to the top of the mountain quickest. That is his challenge to us.noun [C] LEGAL (REFUSAL) ► F0 the act of refusing to accept someone as a member of a jury: » A challenge to a member of the jury should be made before the trial begins.Thesaurus+: ↑Refusing and rejectingThesaurus+: ↑Judges and juriesWord partners for challenge noun (DIFFICULT JOB)• a ♯big/♯exciting/♯major/♯serious challenge• ♯pose/♯present a challenge• ♯accept/♯face a challenge• ♯relish a challenge• ♯rise to the challengeWord partners for challenge noun (INVITATION)• ♯issue/♯throw down a challenge (to sb)• ♯accept/♯take up a challengeWord partners for challenge noun (QUESTION)• ♯pose/♯present a challenge (to sb)• a ♯credible/♯direct/♯serious/♯strong challenge• a challenge ♯to sb/sthverb [T] (DOUBT) ↑Verb Endings for challenge ► B2 to question if something is true or legal: » Children challenge their parents' authority far more nowadays than they did in the past.Thesaurus+: ↑Suspecting and questioning , ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑Curiosity• • • Extra Examples:» It was courageous of her to challenge the managing director's decision.» Six journalists sought to challenge in court the legality of the ban on broadcasting.» Union representatives are planning to challenge New Labour policy at the party conference.» They did not dare to challenge the sacred cow of parliamentary democracy.» They challenged all our beliefs.verb [T] (INVITE) ↑Verb Endings for challenge ► F0 to invite someone to compete or take part, especially in a game or argument: » Tina has challenged me to a game of pokerThesaurus+: ↑Competing and contending (non-sporting) , ↑Competing in sport• • • Extra Examples:» They challenged us to a game of football.» Can I challenge you to a game of chess?verb [T] (STOP) ↑Verb Endings for challenge ► F0 to tell someone at a border or gate to stand still and say their name and reasons for being thereThesaurus+: ↑Suspecting and questioning , ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑Curiosityverb [T] (TEST) ↑Verb Endings for challenge ► F0 to test someone's ability or determinationThesaurus+: ↑Making people excited and interested , ↑Inspiration and inspiringWord Builder:–Nouns: challenge, challenger–Adjectives: challenging–Verbs: challengeverb [T] LEGAL (REFUSE TO ACCEPT) ↑Verb Endings for challenge ► F0 to refuse to accept someone as a member of a juryThesaurus+: ↑Refusing and rejectingThesaurus+: ↑Judges and juries |
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