challenge
/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #2886 in the learning path
挑战；艰巨任务
Definitions
n. A difficult task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
挑战；艰巨任务
v. Question whether something is true, fair, or acceptable.
质疑；提出异议
v. Invite someone to compete or test their abilities.
向…挑战；考验
Example
Cooking dinner for twelve guests was quite a challenge.
给十二位客人做晚饭真是个不小的挑战。
Providing affordable housing remains a major challenge for cities experiencing rapid population growth and rising land prices.
对于人口快速增长、地价不断上涨的城市而言，提供可负担住房仍是一项重大挑战。
Collocations
- face a challenge
- meet a challenge
- challenge an assumption
- challenge someone to a contest
Word family
- challenging (adj.)
- challenger (n.)
- unchallenged (adj.)
Usage tip
challenge作动词可直接接观点，表示质疑。
FAQ
- What does challenge mean?
- A difficult task or situation that tests someone's abilities. Question whether something is true, fair, or acceptable. Invite someone to compete or test their abilities.
- How is challenge pronounced?
- UK /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/, US /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
