| 单词 | problem |
| 释义 | problemproblemsproblemproblem /ˈprɒbləm $ ˈprɑː-/ noun [countable]1something that causes difficulty or troubleproblem ofthe problem of unemployment失业问题I’ve been having a few problems with the kids.behaveproblemkid 我的孩子们一直有些问题。the (only) problem is (that) spoken (=used before saying what the main difficulty is)The problem is, there isn’t enough time.be问题是时间不够。2a question for which you must find the right answer: a mathematical problem 一道数学题Can you solve this problem?你能解出这道题吗？Phrasesthat’s your/his etc problem spoken used to say that someone else is responsible for dealing with a situation, not you: If you’re late, that’s your problem.如果你迟到了﹐那是你的问题。COLLOCATIONS: problemverbsto have a problemCall me if you have any problems.problemto cause/create a problemHeavy rain has been causing problems for drivers.havebecauseproblemdriverto present/pose a problem formal (=to cause it)A shortage of trained nurses is posing major problems.trainnursebeposeproblemto deal with/solve a problemDo you need advice on how to deal with the problem?to tackle a problem (=start dealing with it)There is more than one way to tackle this problem.bea problem arises/occurs (=it happens)A problem arose when the computer system crashed.arisecrash ► Do not say ’a problem happens’. Say a problem arises or occurs.adjectivesa big/major/serious problem Our biggest problem is that we don’t have enough space.bigbea small/minor problemWe had a small problem with the delivery.havepersonal problems (=relating to your private life and relationships)I’m not interested in your personal problems.interestproblemnoun + problemhealth/family/money etc problemsSmoking causes health problems.smokecauseproblemMany of the men had family problems.manhaveproblema drug/crime problem (=in an area)The city has a huge crime problem.haveTHESAURUS: problemproblem something that causes difficulty or trouble: If you have any problems, give me a call.problemCrime is a big problem here.beThere was a problem with one of the plane’s engines.beenginedifficulty a problem that makes it difficult to do what you want: If it doesn’t rain soon, farmers will face serious difficulties.farmerdifficultyWe’ve had difficulty selling the house.havesellissue a subject or problem that needs to be discussed. People often use issue instead of problem in more formal contexts: Global warming is one of the most important issues facing all countries.warmbeissuefacecountrysnag informal a problem that seems small, but spoils your plans and prevents you from doing something: There’s just one snag – we don’t have a car.setback something that happens that stops you from making progress: The peace talks have had a series of setbacks.talkhavesetbackhitch a small problem that delays or prevents you from doing something: The concert went off without a hitch. (=there weren’t any problems)gohassle informal if something is a hassle, it is annoying because it causes a lot of problems or extra work for you: I don’t want to cook a big meal – it’s too much hassle.There were the usual hassles about money.behassle |
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