| 单词 | challenge |
| 释义 | noun | verb challengechallenge1 /ˈtʃæləndʒ/ ●●● S2 W2 AWL noun 1something DIFFICULT [countable, uncountable] something that tests your strength, skill, or ability, especially in a way that you find interesting: My new job is quite a challenge.the challenge of (doing) something Garvey now faces the challenge of improving the city’s public transportation system. I am confident that we can meet any challenges that arise (=deal successfully with them). I enjoy the intellectual challenge of solving problems.2ACT OF QUESTIONING something [countable] an action or idea which shows that someone refuses to accept something or questions whether it is right, fair, or legal: challenge to Many view the law as a challenge to traditional values. They decided to mount a legal challenge to the court’s decision.pose/present/represent a challenge (to somebody/something) Strikes represent a serious challenge to management’s authority.3COMPETITION [countable] an attempt to defeat someone in a fight, competition, etc., or an invitation to someone to try to defeat you in a fight, competition, etc.: Holyfield accepted Lewis’s challenge to fight for the title.challenge from Government troops face a strong challenge from rebels.4ATTEMPT TO PERSUADE [countable] a strong suggestion or invitation for someone to do something difficult, especially something that is also considered good or right: a challenge (to somebody) to do something Collins issued a challenge to the group to donate all the money to charity.5DIFFICULT PERSON [countable usually singular] someone who is a challenge is difficult to talk to, work with, live with, etc.: Clint was a real challenge to all of his teachers.6A DEMAND TO STOP [countable] a demand from someone such as a guard to stop and give proof of who you are, and an explanation of what you are doing7IN LAW [countable] law a statement made before the beginning of a court case saying that a juror is not acceptable: Each lawyer may issue up to six challenges.COLLOCATIONSverbsface a challenge (also confront a challenge formal) (=have to deal with one) The company is facing some tough challenges.accept a challenge (also take on/up a challenge) (=try to deal with one) He was ready to accept new challenges. The new principal has taken on the challenge of improving the school.deal with a challenge (also address a challenge formal) New ideas are needed to address the challenge of global warming.meet a challenge/rise to a challenge (=deal successfully with one) I am confident that we can meet the challenge. It was a difficult project but we rose to the challenge.respond to a challenge (=do something to deal with one) His education has prepared him to respond to technological challenges.pose/present a challenge (also represent/constitute a challenge formal) (=be a difficult challenge) Large classes represent a challenge for teachers.provide a challenge Her new job provides some real challenges, but she’s enjoying it.love/enjoy/relish a challenge Children enjoy a challenge, so the work should not be too easy.adjectivesa big/major/huge/tremendous challenge Building the tunnel presented a major challenge to engineers.the biggest/greatest challenge Our biggest challenge is finding the money.a new/fresh challenge Ross is looking for a fresh challenge.a serious challenge At the moment we are facing a serious environmental challenge.a real challenge (=a difficult one) Winning the championship will be a real challenge.a formidable/daunting/tough challenge (=a very difficult one) Dealing with climate change is a daunting challenge for the whole world.an intellectual/physical/technical etc. challenge I love the physical challenge of climbing.an economic/environmental challenge Unemployment remains the nation’s chief economic challenge. noun | verb challengechallenge2 ●●● S3 W2 AWL verb [transitive] 1QUESTION something to question whether something is right, fair, or legal: We went to court to challenge the decision. Many have challenged the accuracy of his findings.challenge somebody on something She never challenged him again on money matters.2DEMAND THAT somebody DO something to demand that someone try to do something difficult, especially something that is also considered good or right: challenge somebody to do something Civil rights activists have challenged the company to hire more minorities. I challenge you to find anyone who wants to pay more taxes.3INVITE somebody TO COMPETE to invite someone to compete or fight against you: challenge somebody to a game/race/duel etc. She challenged him to a race and won.challenge somebody for something Murray is again challenging him for the Wimbledon title.4TEST somebody/something to test the skills or abilities of someone or something: He’s a good choir director – he really challenges us.challenge somebody to do something Mrs. Eastman challenges her students to try new things.5MAKE somebody STOP to stop someone and demand proof of who he or she is and an explanation of what he or she is doing: Guards challenge anyone entering the building.6MAKE A STATEMENT IN COURT law to state that a juror is not acceptable before a trial begins[Origin: 1200–1300 Old French chalengier to accuse, from Latin calumniari to accuse falsely]—challenger noun [countable] |
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