| 单词 | problem |
| 释义 | noun | adjective problemproblem1 /ˈprɑbləm/ ●●● S1 W1 noun [countable] 1a situation that causes difficulties: Our main problem is lack of funds. The country has huge economic problems. We are working hard to solve the problem.problem of The city is looking for new ways to deal with the problem of homelessness.problem with She has a lot of problems with her family.problem for The cost of the program is a major problem for many students. The heavy snow caused problems for commuters.► see thesaurus at defect1THESAURUStroubles/difficulties – problems caused by something not working in the way it should. Difficulties sounds more formal than troubles: The country’s financial difficulties will not be easily solved. Our troubles began when I lost my job.setback – a problem that stops you from making progress: The space program suffered a major setback when the space shuttle, “Discovery” exploded.complication – a problem that makes something even more confusing or difficult: We ran into several unexpected complications when trying to renovate the old house.snag informal – a problem, especially one that you had not expected: The project has hit a major snag.hitch – a small problem that delays or prevents something: The event happened without a hitch.pitfall – a problem that is likely to happen in a particular job or activity: The book helps you avoid some of the pitfalls of buying a used car.2medicine something wrong with your health, your mind, part of your body, or your behavior: I was too embarrassed to discuss the problem with my doctor. Do you have any long-term health problems?problem with She has a problem with her eye.a back/heart/kidney etc. problem If you have back problems, you should avoid lifting heavy objects. I’m beginning to think he has a hearing problem.emotional/psychological problems Is her behavior a sign of some kind of psychological problem? Several of the children in the class have severe behavior problems.a drug/alcohol/drinking etc. problem My father had a serious drinking problem. She refuses to admit she has a weight problem (=she weighs too much).3math, science a question that must be answered, especially one relating to numbers or facts on a test: The students were given a series of problems to solve.4have no problem doing something (also not have any problem doing something) to do something easily: She had no problem finding a new job.5have a problem with somebody/something to oppose or disagree with someone or something: I would have no problem with a woman president. In fact, I think it’s a good idea.SPOKEN PHRASES6no problem a)used to say that you are very willing to do something: “Could you pick some bread up at the store?” “Sure, no problem.” b)used after someone has said thank you or said that he or she is sorry: “Thanks for letting us stay with you.” “No problem.”7the (only) problem is... used before saying what the main problem in a situation really is: The problem is, we don’t have the money for it.8that’s somebody’s problem used to say rudely that someone else is responsible for dealing with a situation, not you: If people don’t like the way I look, that’s their problem.9What’s somebody’s problem? used to ask why someone is behaving in an unreasonable way: What’s your problem today?10it’s/that’s not my problem used to say you do not care about a problem someone else has: It’s not my problem if she won’t listen to reason.11Do you have a problem with that? (also You got a problem with that? nonstandard) used to ask someone why he or she seems to disagree with you, in a way that shows that you are annoyed: “You’re going to wear that dress?” “Do you have a problem with that?” [Origin: 1300–1400 French problème, from Latin problema, from Greek, something thrown forward]COLLOCATIONSverbshave a problem We saw water rushing in and realized we had a serious problem.cause/create a problem The building’s lack of parking space could cause problems.present/pose a problem (=cause or be a problem) A shortage of trained nurses is posing major problems.compound a problem (=make it worse, especially by adding to it) She was having trouble sleeping, and the added stress just compounded the problem.exacerbate a problem (=make it worse) Does violence on TV exacerbate the problem of violence in our homes?deal with a problem (also handle a problem/do something about a problem) Police have failed to deal with the problem of violence against women.confront/tackle/address a problem (=try to deal with it) There is more than one way to tackle this problem.solve/resolve a problem (also fix a problem informal) He solved his financial problems by selling his car.overcome a problem We try to help families overcome housing problems.face a problem (also be faced with a problem) Other large organizations face similar problems.encounter/experience a problem You shouldn’t encounter any further problems.a problem exists In some places, the problem still exists.a problem arises/occurs (also a problem comes up) (=it happens) Problems may arise when the family wants to move.a problem arises/results/stems from something Part of the problem stems from his unwillingness to compromise.a problem faces somebody Terrorism is possibly the most important problem facing western countries.the problem lies in/with something The problem lies in the design of the rocket.adjectives/nouns + problema big/major/serious problem The school’s biggest problem is a shortage of cash.a little/small/minor problem Old cars often develop minor problems with their engines.the main/central problem The main problem for the climbers was lack of sleep.a real problem They quickly found that their real problem lay with marketing.a difficult problem Does the team have the skills to tackle these difficult problems?a persistent problem The astronauts tried to fix several persistent equipment problems.an intractable problem (=a very difficult problem that nothing seems to solve) Unemployment remains a seemingly intractable problem.a perennial/recurring problem (=one that happens again and again) Wildfires are a perennial problem in this dry area.a fundamental problem (=relating to the most basic and important parts of something) The government has done little to solve the fundamental problems of poverty and crime.a pressing/urgent problem (=one that needs to be dealt with very soon) Lack of clean drinking water is the most pressing problem facing the refugees.personal/family/relationship problems (=relating to your private life and relationships) My daughter found it hard to talk about her personal problems.financial/money problems Our financial problems are over.economic/social/environmental problems He argued that the government was to blame for the country’s economic problems.a technical problem The delay was caused by technical problems.a practical problem Burying a pet can present practical problems. noun | adjective problemproblem2 adjective [only before noun] a problem child/family/drinker etc. a child, family, drinker, etc. who behaves in a way that is difficult for other people to deal with |
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