What does problem mean?

a situation that causes difficulty and needs a solution a question requiring thought or calculation to answer

How is problem pronounced?

UK /ˈprɒbləm/, US /ˈprɑːbləm/.

/ˈprɒbləm/ · /ˈprɑːbləm/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #496 in the learning path

问题；困难

n. a situation that causes difficulty and needs a solution

问题；困难

n. a question requiring thought or calculation to answer

习题；待解答的问题

There's a problem with the kitchen tap: it keeps dripping.

厨房的水龙头有问题：它一直滴水。

Traffic congestion is a growing problem that requires investment in reliable public transport rather than additional roads.

交通拥堵是日益严重的问题，需要投资建设可靠的公共交通，而不是增建道路。

……有问题用a problem with；问题的解决办法用to。

What does problem mean?: a situation that causes difficulty and needs a solution a question requiring thought or calculation to answer
How is problem pronounced?: UK /ˈprɒbləm/, US /ˈprɑːbləm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.