challenge
柯林斯词典
1. N-VAR A challenge is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination. 挑战
The new government's first challenge is the economy. 新政府面临的第一项挑战是经济。
2. N-VAR A challenge to something is a questioning of its truth or value. A challenge to someone is a questioning of their authority. 质疑
The demonstrators have now made a direct challenge to the authority of the government. 示威者现已对该政府的权威性提出了直截了当的质疑。
3. PHRASE If someone rises to the challenge, they act in response to a difficult situation which is new to them and are successful. 奋起应对挑战
The new Germany must rise to the challenge of its enhanced responsibilities. 新德国必须奋起应对更艰巨的挑战。
4. V-T If you challenge ideas or people, you question their truth, value, or authority. 质疑
Democratic leaders have challenged the president to sign the bill. 民主党领导人对总统签署这项法案存有质疑。
The move was immediately challenged by two of the republics. 这项提案立即遭到了这两个共和国的质疑。
5. V-T If you challenge someone, you invite them to fight or compete with you in some way. 向…发出挑战
Marsyas thought he could play the flute better than Apollo and challenged the god to a contest. 玛息阿觉得他长笛吹得比阿波罗好，便向这位神发出挑战。
He left a note at the scene of the crime, challenging detectives to catch him. 他在作案现场留了一张纸条，挑衅侦探们去抓他。
6. N-COUNT Challenge is also a noun. 挑战
A third presidential candidate emerged to mount a serious challenge and throw the campaign wide open. 第3位总统候选人上场郑重发出挑战，令这次竞选充满悬念。
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challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ (challenging,challenged,challenges)
剑桥词典
- Europe's finest golfers are getting ready for the challenge of the Ryder Cup.
- An awesome challenge lies ahead of them.
- Finding a cure for cancer is one of the biggest challenges facing medical researchers.
- I've promised to finish the task by Friday , but it's going to be quite a challenge.
- It could be a bit of a challenge getting the piano through the doorway .
- He issued Tom with a challenge to come out and fight .
- He thinks he can get to the top of the mountain quickest . That is his challenge to us.
challenge noun (DIFFICULT JOB)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ](the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability
挑战；难题；考验
Finding a solution to this problem is one of the greatest challenges faced by scientists today. 寻找这个难题的解决办法是当今科学家们所面临的最大挑战之一。
You know me - I like a challenge. 你了解我——我喜欢挑战。
It's going to be a difficult job but I'm sure she'll rise to the challenge. 这份工作会很有难度，不过我相信她会知难而上的。
例句
challenge noun (INVITATION)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]an invitation to compete or take part , especially in a game or argument
（尤指比赛或辩论）挑战（书），邀请
"I bet you can't eat all that food on your plate ." "Is that a challenge?" “我敢打赌你吃不完自己盘里的食物?”“这是在叫板吗？”
[ 动词后面接一个带to的不定式 ] She issued a challenge to her rival candidates to take part in a public debate . 她向与她竞争的候选人发出挑战，邀请他们参加一次公开辩论。
例句
challenge noun (QUESTION)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]asking if something is true or legal
质疑，怀疑
The result of the vote poses a serious challenge to the government's credibility . 投票结果使人们对政府的可信度提出了严重质疑。
Because of the way this research was conducted , its findings are open to challenge. 因为研究方法的问题，该项研究的结果颇让人怀疑。
challenge noun (INSTRUCTION)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]an instruction given by a soldier or guard at a border or gate , telling someone to stand still and say their name and reasons for being there
（哨兵或警卫）喝停盘查
challenge noun (REFUSAL)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ] law specializedthe act of refusing to accept someone as a member of a jury
（对某人出庭担任陪审员表示的）反对，拒绝
A challenge to a member of the jury should be made before the trial begins . 反对某人为陪审团成员的申明应在开审之前宣布。 返回 challenge