conundrum
英 [kəˈnʌndrəm]
美 [kəˈnʌndrəm]
n. 令人迷惑的难题; 复杂难解的问题; 谜语
复数：conundrums
Collins.1 / BNC.19235 / COCA.14380
牛津词典
noun
- 令人迷惑的难题；复杂难解的问题
a confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve - 谜语
a question, usually involving a trick with words, that you ask for fun
柯林斯词典
- N-COUNT 难题;复杂难解的问题
Aconundrumis a problem or puzzle which is difficult or impossible to solve.- ...this theological conundrum of the existence of evil and suffering in a world created by a good God.
在善良的上帝创造的世界里存在着邪恶和苦难这一神学之谜
- ...this theological conundrum of the existence of evil and suffering in a world created by a good God.
英英释义
noun
- a difficult problem
双语例句
- But his biggest concern is over what he calls the "Gates conundrum".
不过，他最大的顾虑在于他所谓的“盖茨难题”。 - In fact, it took me years to figure out this conundrum, but I finally did.
事实上，我用了很多年来思考这个问题，而最终让我做到了。 - What is the way out of this conundrum?
如何破解这一难题？ - Economists said the surge in inflation also presented Asian central bankers with a conundrum that went against their instincts.
经济学家表示，通胀飙升还给亚洲各国央行官员带来了一个与其本能相悖的难题。 - Senior US figures recognise this conundrum.
美国高层人士看穿了这一谜局。 - Cognitive psychologist Daniel Willingham explained this conundrum in his 2009 book 'Why Don't Students Like School?
认知心理学家丹尼尔•威林厄姆（DanielWillingham）在他2009年的《学生缘何不喜欢学校》（Whydon'tStudentsLikeSchool？）一书里解答了这个难题。 - Life can be one giant conundrum filled with ups and downs.
人生就是一个巨大的谜题，充满了起起伏伏。 - Well, it may be elementary, but I have a conundrum.
唔，也许很简单，不过我有一个难题。 - Matching gay and lesbian executives to socially progressive destinations might seem to solve the conundrum.
把同性恋高管刻意安排到社会文化进步的目的地看似可以解决这个难题。 - It is a conundrum in game theory known as a prisoner's dilemma.
这在搏弈理论中被称做囚徒的困境。