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riddle

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Definitions

n.

A puzzling question or problem that requires clever thinking to solve; a mystery

谜语；难题，谜

v.

To speak in a puzzling or ambiguous way; to solve or explain a riddle

说谜语；含糊其辞；解谜

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
riddleother
=riddle

Common Collocations

  • 1.solve a riddle解开谜题
  • 2.pose a riddle出一个谜语
  • 3.wrapped in a riddle谜中之谜
  • 4.riddle me this猜猜这个谜

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The detective was determined to solve the riddle of the missing jewels.

  • 2.

    Can you answer this riddle: what has hands but cannot clap?

  • 3.

    The origin of the ancient monument remains a riddle to historians.

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