challenge

1. N-VAR A challenge is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination. 挑戰(zhàn)

The new government's first challenge is the economy. 新政府面臨的第一項挑戰(zhàn)是經(jīng)濟(jì)。

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. 質(zhì)疑

The demonstrators have now made a direct challenge to the authority of the government. 示威者現(xiàn)已對該政府的權(quán)威性提出了直截了當(dāng)?shù)馁|(zhì)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. 奮起應(yīng)對挑戰(zhàn)

The new Germany must rise to the challenge of its enhanced responsibilities. 新德國必須奮起應(yīng)對更艱巨的挑戰(zhàn)。

4. V-T If you challenge ideas or people, you question their truth, value, or authority. 質(zhì)疑

Democratic leaders have challenged the president to sign the bill. 民主黨領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人對總統(tǒng)簽署這項法案存有質(zhì)疑。

The move was immediately challenged by two of the republics. 這項提案立即遭到了這兩個共和國的質(zhì)疑。

5. V-T If you challenge someone, you invite them to fight or compete with you in some way. 向…發(fā)出挑戰(zhàn)

Marsyas thought he could play the flute better than Apollo and challenged the god to a contest. 瑪息阿覺得他長笛吹得比阿波羅好，便向這位神發(fā)出挑戰(zhàn)。

He left a note at the scene of the crime, challenging detectives to catch him. 他在作案現(xiàn)場留了一張紙條，挑釁偵探們?nèi)プニ?/p>

6. N-COUNT Challenge is also a noun. 挑戰(zhàn)

A third presidential candidate emerged to mount a serious challenge and throw the campaign wide open. 第3位總統(tǒng)候選人上場鄭重發(fā)出挑戰(zhàn)，令這次競選充滿懸念。

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