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challenges

UK //ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒɪz//US //ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 chalenge,来自古法语 chalonge,最终源自拉丁语 calumnia(意为'诽谤'或'虚假指控')。

noun

❶ 指需要付出努力或克服困难的任务或情况,通常用来形容那些测试个人能力或毅力的情境。

“The new project presents many challenges for the team.”

(这个新项目给团队带来了许多挑战。)

“She enjoys taking on physical challenges like mountain climbing.”

(她喜欢接受像登山这样的体力挑战。)

同义词:difficulties, obstacles, tests

verb

❶ 质疑或反对某事的正确性或合法性,通常带有要求证明或解释的意味。

“The lawyer challenged the evidence presented in court.”

(律师对法庭上提交的证据提出质疑。)

“He challenged me to a game of chess.”

(他向我发起下国际象棋的挑战。)

同义词:question, dispute, contest

常见短语

rise to the challenge — 指成功应对困难或挑战,表现出色地完成任务或解决问题。

“Despite the tight deadline, the team rose to the challenge and delivered excellent results.”

(尽管期限紧迫,团队还是迎难而上,交出了出色的成果。)

face challenges — 指不得不处理或应对各种困难或复杂情况。

“Small businesses often face unique challenges in competitive markets.”

(小型企业在竞争激烈的市场中常常面临独特的挑战。)