| 单词 | problem |
| 释义 | problem problem /ˈprɒb.ləm/ aep /ˈprɑː.bləm/ noun [C] A1 a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved: » financial/health problems» Our main problem is lack of cash.» I'm having problems with my computer.» No one has solved the problem of what to do with radioactive waste.» The very high rate of inflation poses/presents (= is) a serious problem for the government.» When is the government going to tackle (= deal with) the problem of poverty in the inner cities?» [+ -ing verb] Did you have any problems (= difficulties) getting here?» I'd love to come - the only problem is I've got friends staying that night.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult things and people , ↑Preventing and impedingThesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disastersF0 a question in mathematics that needs an answer: » We were given ten problems to solve.Thesaurus+: ↑Calculations and calculating , ↑Addition, subtraction, multiplication and divisionproblem child, family, etc.F0 a child, etc. whose behaviour is bad Thesaurus+: ↑Bad and wrong behaviour , ↑Disobedient , ↑Obeying and breaking the law , ↑Obedient and compliantWord partners for problem• ♯experience/♯have a problem• ♯cause/♯create/♯pose/♯present a problem• a problem ♯faces sb• ♯address/♯deal with/♯tackle a problem• a problem ♯arises/♯comes up/♯occurs• a ♯big/♯major/♯real/♯serious problem• a problem ♯with sth• the problem ♯of sthCollocations:–Verbs-lu. experience/have a problem» We didn't have any problems finding the house.-lu. be/cause/create/pose/present a problem» Air quality in cities is beginning to present problems for athletes.-lu. face (up to) a problem» I needed someone to help me face up to my drinking problem.-lu. a problem faces sb» Serious problems face these young people as they enter higher education.-lu. deal with/fix a problem» The drains were leaking, but I think the problem's been dealt with now.-lu. address/identify/tackle a problem» Successive governments have failed to tackle the problem of youth unemployment.-lu. overcome/resolve/solve a problem» She overcame severe health problems to become a barrister.-lu. run into a problem» The building work had to stop because we ran into legal problems.-lu. be beset with/fraught with problems» Our holiday arrangements were fraught with problems.-lu. consider/discuss a problem» We discussed the problem of homelessness.-lu. a problem arises/comes up/occurs/remains» Problems arise when people get into debt.–Nouns-lu. part of the problem» Part of the problem is that she cannot find reliable childcare.-lu. a solution to a problem» We have tried to find a solution to their housing problems.–Types-lu. an economic/financial/technical problem» Financial problems caused him to have to sell his home.-lu. an environmental/social problem» This kind of housing is now known to contribute to social problems.-lu. a health/personal/psychological/weight problem» As a child, I had a weight problem.-lu. a drink/drinking/drug problem» He sought help for his drinking problem.–Adjectives-lu. a big/enormous/great/main/major problem» Flies are a big problem here in summer.-lu. a difficult/insurmountable/real/serious/severe/urgent problem» Vandals pose a serious problem to our living environment.-lu. a complex/complicated/difficult/knotty/thorny problem» Dealing with truancy was a thorny problem.-lu. a minor problem» We experienced a few minor problems with the new system.-lu. a potential problem» The report highlighted potential problems with the plumbing.–Prepositions-lu. a problem for sb» Discipline is a problem for most parents.-lu. a problem with sth» There is a problem with the electricity supply.-lu. the problem of sth» How do you deal with the problem of confidentiality?–Phrases-lu. no problem» We can get you there on time, no problem.• • • Extra Examples:» Traffic congestion in large cities seems to be an insoluble problem.» Her only problem is lack of confidence.» I've had continual problems with this car ever since I bought it.» Tiredness, loss of appetite and sleeping problems are all classic symptoms of depression.» Desperate measures are needed to deal with the growing drug problem.Common mistake: problem! When problem is followed by a verb, that verb should be in the -ing form.! Do not say 'have problems to do something', say have problems doing something:✗ I had problems to learn English before I came to England.» I had problems learning English before I came to England. |
| 随便看 |
|
英语词典包含67674条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。