difficulty
/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2908 in the learning path
困难；费力
Definitions
n. The state of being hard to do or understand.
困难；费力
n. A problem that makes progress or success harder.
难题；困境
Example
I had difficulty opening the jar with wet hands.
我手湿着，很难打开那个罐子。
Students with limited internet access may have difficulty completing assignments that require extensive online research.
网络使用受限的学生可能难以完成需要大量网上研究的作业。
Collocations
- have difficulty doing something
- overcome difficulties
- financial difficulties
- with difficulty
Word family
- difficult (adj.)
Synonyms
- trouble
- problem
Antonyms
- ease
Usage tip
用have difficulty doing，不用difficulty to do。
FAQ
- What does difficulty mean?
- The state of being hard to do or understand. A problem that makes progress or success harder.
- How is difficulty pronounced?
- UK /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/, US /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
