problems

IPA/ˈprɒb.ləm/
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problems — 名詞

  • problemssingular
  • problemsesplural

1. An unwelcome situation, a difficult matter, or a troublesome person that forces

1.名詞A2
釋義

問題；麻煩

需要處理或解決的困難情況

An unwelcome situation, a difficult matter, or a troublesome person that forces you to look for a way to fix it or manage it.

例句

The biggest problem we face is finding enough money for the new school building.

我們面臨的最大問題是為新校舍籌措足夠的資金。

collocation: biggest problem / face a problem

Arjun has a serious health problem and needs to see a specialist soon.

Arjun 有嚴重的健康問題，需要盡快看專科醫生。

collocation: health problem / have a problem

常見搭配
  • face a problem
  • solve a problem
  • cause a problem
  • deal with a problem
  • health problem
  • serious problem
  • technical problem
  • financial problem
同義詞
  • issue

    more neutral and often used in professional or political contexts; sounds slightly less urgent than problem

  • difficulty

    emphasizes the effort or struggle required, rather than the need for a solution

  • trouble

    more personal and emotional; often about everyday inconvenience or worry

反義詞
  • solution

    the answer or way of fixing a problem

文法句型

problem + of + noun/gerund

problem + with + noun

the problem is (that)...

have a problem + -ing

用法筆記

Often used with the prepositions 'with' (a problem with something) and 'of' (the problem of something). Frequently introduces a that-clause: 'The problem is that...' or a wh-clause: 'The problem is how to...'

常見錯誤

I have a problem for my car.
I have a problem with my car.
Use 'with', not 'for', when stating what the problem relates to.
No problems.' (as a polite reply)
No problem.
As an idiom meaning 'you're welcome' or 'it is fine', the singular form is standard.

2. A mathematical or scientific exercise that expects you to perform calculations a

2.名詞A2
釋義

數學題

需要解答的數學問題

A mathematical or scientific exercise that expects you to perform calculations and logical steps to reach the correct answer.

例句

The teacher gave the class ten math problems to solve before the weekend.

老師給全班出了十道數學題，要在週末前解完。

collocation: math problem / solve a problem

Hui worked on the algebra problem for almost an hour before finding the answer.

Hui 花了將近一個小時解那道代數題，才找到答案。

collocation: work on a problem

常見搭配
  • math problem
  • solve a problem
  • work on a problem
  • word problem
  • algebra problem
  • difficult problem
  • practice problem
同義詞
  • question

    broader term; can refer to any query or test item, not limited to mathematics

  • exercise

    a task designed for practice, often less complex than a problem

  • puzzle

    a recreational or logic-based challenge, often involving play rather than formal study

反義詞
  • answer

    the result or solution to a problem

文法句型

subject + problem

problem + about + noun

work on + a problem

solve + a problem

用法筆記

Commonly modified by the field of study: math problem, algebra problem, geometry problem, physics problem. Also appears in compound forms like word problem or practice problem.

常見錯誤

I could not solve the problem.' (when the context is unclear)
I could not solve the math problem.
Specify the subject area to avoid confusion with sense 1 (difficult situation).

3. A person, family, or group that is regarded as having difficulties with behaviou

3.名詞B2
釋義

問題人物

被認為有行為或適應困難的人

A person, family, or group that is regarded as having difficulties with behaviour, mental health, or social adjustment — often used before another noun like 'child', 'family', or 'teenager'.

例句

The school hired a counselor to help students who are considered problem children.

學校聘請了一名輔導員來幫助被視為問題學生的孩子。

collocation: problem child / considered problem

Femi works with problem families in the city to help them find stable housing.

Femi 在城裡與問題家庭合作，幫助他們找到穩定的住處。

collocation: problem family

常見搭配
  • problem child
  • problem family
  • problem teenager
  • problem student
  • behavioral problems
  • considered a problem
  • labeled as a problem
同義詞
  • troubled

    adjective describing someone experiencing difficulties; less judgmental than 'problem'

  • difficult

    focuses on challenging behaviour rather than an inherent label

文法句型

problem + noun

consider/be considered + a problem + noun

label + as + a problem + noun

用法筆記

Used attributively before a noun (problem child, problem family, problem teenager). This label can carry a negative or judgmental tone; in professional contexts, phrases like 'child with behavioral difficulties' or 'family needing support' are often preferred.

常見錯誤

The teacher called him a problem.' (vague)
The teacher described him as a problem student.
When using this sense attributively, the noun it modifies should usually be stated.

同根字

  • problematic
    形容詞B2
  • problematically
    副詞C1
  • problem-solving
    名詞B2
  • problem-solver
    名詞B2

常見搭配

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常用片語

  • have problems with
  • cause problems
  • deal with problems
  • no problem

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