challenging
/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #4945 in the learning path
有挑战性的；困难的
Definitions
adj. Difficult in a way that tests skills or determination.
有挑战性的；困难的
adj. Expressing doubt or inviting disagreement or competition.
挑衅的；表示质疑的
Example
This challenging puzzle kept us busy all afternoon.
这道有难度的谜题让我们忙了整整一下午。
Providing affordable healthcare in remote communities remains challenging because trained medical staff and essential equipment are often scarce.
由于受过培训的医护人员和必要设备往往短缺，在偏远社区提供可负担的医疗服务仍然困难。
Collocations
- challenging task
- challenging environment
- intellectually challenging
Word family
- challenge (n.)
- challenge (v.)
- challenger (n.)
Synonyms
- demanding
- difficult
Antonyms
- easy
- undemanding
Usage tip
形容任务有难度用challenging，不用challenged。
FAQ
- What does challenging mean?
- Difficult in a way that tests skills or determination. Expressing doubt or inviting disagreement or competition.
- How is challenging pronounced?
- UK /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/, US /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
