Definitions
n. a puzzling question with a clever or unexpected answer
谜语
n. something mysterious that is difficult to understand or explain
谜；难解之事
Example
My cousin asked a riddle that nobody could solve.
我的表亲出了一个谁也解不开的谜语。
The sudden disappearance of this ancient settlement remains a riddle despite decades of archaeological research.
尽管经过数十年的考古研究，这座古代聚落的突然消失仍是一个谜。
Collocations
- solve a riddle
- pose a riddle
- remain a riddle
Synonyms
- puzzle
- mystery
Usage tip
谜语的答案用answer；解谜可用solve a riddle。
FAQ
- What does riddle mean?
- a puzzling question with a clever or unexpected answer something mysterious that is difficult to understand or explain
- How is riddle pronounced?
- UK /ˈrɪdl/, US /ˈrɪdl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
