1 challenge /ˈtʃælənʤ/ verb challenges; challenged; challenging
challenges; challenged; challenging
Learner's definition of CHALLENGE
[+ object]
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: to say or show that (something) may not be true, correct, or legal : dispute对…提出质疑(或怀疑) -
A number of doctors are challenging the study's claims.许多医生都在质疑这项研究的论断。
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The new lawsuit challenges the lower court's decision.新的诉讼对下级法院的裁决提出质疑。
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The new data challenges many old assumptions. [=the new data gives people reasons to doubt many old assumptions]新的数据对过去的许多假设提出了质疑。
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a : to question the action or authority of (someone)质疑(某人的)行为(或权威) b law : to question whether (someone) should serve on a jury质疑(某人的)陪审员资格 3
: to test the ability, skill, or strength of (someone or something) : to be difficult enough to be interesting to (someone)考验,考查(能力、技巧、力量);对…有挑战性 -
It's a game that will challenge a child's imagination.这是测试孩子想象力的游戏。
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The work doesn't challenge him anymore, and he's often bored.这工作对他不再具有挑战性,他时常感到乏味。
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: to invite (someone) to compete in a game, fight, etc.向(某人)挑战 —
usually + to 5
: to order (someone) to stop and prove who he or she is盘问;查问
— challenger
noun, plural challengers [count] -
He hopes to be the governor's challenger in the next election. [=the candidate running against the governor]他希望在下届选举中成为州长的挑战者。
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The boxing match pitted the two-time champion against his challenger.这场拳击赛是这位两届冠军与其挑战者的对决。
2 challenge /ˈtʃælənʤ/ noun
plural challenges
2 challenge
/ˈtʃælənʤ/
noun
plural challenges
Learner's definition of CHALLENGE
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: a difficult task or problem : something that is hard to do挑战;艰巨任务 [count]
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The next major challenge for the company is to improve its distribution capabilities.公司的下一个重大挑战就是提高其分销能力。
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Teaching adolescents can be quite a challenge.教育青少年是相当大的挑战。
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The band feels ready for new challenges.乐队认为他们已经做好准备迎接新的挑战。
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If he takes on the new project he will face the greatest challenge of his career.一旦接手这个新项目,他将面临职业生涯中最大的挑战。
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Passing the test was hardly a challenge [=was very easy] for her.通过这个测试对她来说是小菜一碟。
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The coach is confident that you will rise to the challenge. [=the coach is confident that you will succeed]教练坚信你将战胜挑战。
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Management is seeking ways to better meet the challenge of future growth.管理层正在寻求各种方法,以更好地应对未来发展的挑战。
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[count] : an action, statement, etc., that is against something : a refusal to accept something as true, correct, or legal提出异议;质疑;质询—
often + to 3 [count]
a : an invitation to compete in a game, fight, etc.比赛邀请;挑战书 b : an attempt to defeat someone in a competition(竞争中的)挑战 4
[count] : an order to someone to stop and say who he or she is查问口令;盘查身份