| 单词 | problem |
| 释义 | problem /prob"leuhm/, n. 1. any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty. 2. a question proposed for solution or discussion. 3. Math. a statement requiring a solution, usually by means of a mathematical operation or geometric construction. 4. no problem, (used as a conventional reply to a request or to express confirmation, affirmation, or gratitude). adj. 5. difficult to train or guide; unruly: a problem child. 6. Literature. dealing with choices of action difficult either for an individual or for society at large: a problem play. [1350-1400; ME probleme < L problema < Gk próblema orig., obstacle, (akin to probállein to throw or lay before), equiv. to pro- PRO-2 + -ble-, var. s. of bállein to throw (cf. PARABOLA) + -ma n. suffix of result] Syn. 1, 2. puzzle, riddle, enigma. Ant. 1. certitude. |
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