difficult
/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #641 in the learning path
困难的；费力的
Definitions
adj. Needing considerable effort or skill to do or understand.
困难的；费力的
adj. Not easy to please, manage, or deal with.
难相处的；难应付的
Example
This heavy suitcase is difficult to carry upstairs.
这个沉重的行李箱很难搬上楼。
Many graduates find it difficult to secure stable employment without previous experience in their chosen field.
许多毕业生发现，如果没有所选领域的工作经验，就很难找到稳定的工作。
Collocations
- a difficult decision
- difficult to understand
- a difficult customer
Word family
- difficulty (n.)
Synonyms
- hard
- challenging
Antonyms
- easy
Usage tip
常用find it difficult to do，勿把difficulty当形容词。
FAQ
- What does difficult mean?
- Needing considerable effort or skill to do or understand. Not easy to please, manage, or deal with.
- How is difficult pronounced?
- UK /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/, US /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
