conundrum

🇬🇧 UK/kəˈnʌndrəm/🇺🇸 US/kә'nʌndrәm/
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Definitions

n.

A confusing and difficult problem or question; a riddle with a clever or punning answer.

难题,谜题,令人困惑的问题

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Common Collocations

  • 1.solve a conundrum解决难题
  • 2.face a conundrum面临难题

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The conundrum of balancing work and family life challenges many modern professionals.

  • 2.

    The ancient conundrum requires creative thinking to solve this complex mathematical puzzle.

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