词组 | problem |
释义 | problem /ˈprɒbləm $ ˈprɑː-/ noun 1. a situation that causes difficultiesadjectives/nouns + problema big/major/serious/significant problem The school’s biggest problem is a shortage of cash.a huge/enormous problem We faced huge problems.a little/small/minor/slight problem Old cars often develop minor engine problems.the main/central problem The main problem for the climbers was lack of sleep.a fundamental/basic problem The government has done little to solve the fundamental problems of poverty and crime.a real problem They quickly found that their real problem lay with marketing.a difficult problem Does the team have the skills to tackle these difficult problems?a thorny/knotty problem (=difficult) He still faced the thorny problem of finding a way out of the jungle.a pressing/urgent problem (=one that needs to be dealt with very soon) Lack of clean drinking water is the most pressing problem facing the refugees.an intractable problem formal (=extremely difficult, and seeming impossible to deal with) James faced such intractable problems that after a few months he nearly quit.a long-term problem (=which will continue for a long time) Lack of water looks like being a long-term problem.personal/family/relationship problems My daughter found it hard to talk about her personal problems. | She would never discuss family problems with outsiders.a social problem Domestic violence is a major social problem.financial/economic/money problems Our financial problems are over. | He argued that the government was to blame for the country’s economic problems.a technical/mechanical problem The delay was caused by technical problems.an engine problem The pilot reported engine problems.teething problems (=small problems at the start of something) As with all new systems, there have been a few teething problems.a practical problem Burying a pet can present practical problems.an environmental problem Air pollution is our most serious environmental problem.traffic/parking problems Closing the road would make traffic problems worse.verbs + problemhave a problem We had a few problems at the beginning of the project.cause/create/lead to a problem The building’s lack of parking space could cause problems.present/pose a problem (=cause or be a problem) A shortage of trained nurses is posing major problems.solve/resolve a problem also fix a problem informal He solved his financial problems by selling his car.deal with/sort out a problem (=solve it or try to solve it) The state has failed to deal with the problem of violence against women.tackle/handle a problem also address a problem (=try to solve it) There is more than one way to tackle this problem.do something about a problem (=try to solve it) Despite many complaints, nothing had been done about the problem.overcome a problem (=deal with it successfully) We try to help families overcome housing problems.face/be faced with a problem Other large organizations face similar problems.experience/encounter/run into a problem You shouldn’t encounter any further problems.be beset/plagued by problems (=experience a lot of problems) The company has been beset by problems.be fraught with problems (=involve a lot of problems) Filming in the Arctic is fraught with problems.exacerbate a problem formal (=make it worse) The country’s economic problems are exacerbated by the situation in Europe.raise a problem (=mention it, so that people can discuss it) You should raise the problem with your local council.problem + verbsa problem arises/occurs also a problem comes up (=happens) Problems may arise when the family wants to move house.a problem arises/results/stems from sth The problem arises from unrealistic expectations.a problem faces sb Terrorism is possibly the most important problem facing Western countries.the problem lies in/with sth (=relates to something) The problem lies in the design of the rocket.prepositionsthe problem of sth The government is addressing the problem of unemployment.a problem with sth There was a problem with the computer link.a problem for sb The snow is causing problems for drivers.phrasesa solution/answer to a problem They are trying to find a solution to the problem.the root/heart of the problem (=the most important cause or part of a problem) Poverty is the root of the problem.THESAURUS: problem setback a problem that stops you from making progress: The space program suffered a major setback when the space shuttle, Discovery, exploded. | We have had to overcome a number of setbacks. | It was a temporary setback that made him even more determined to achieve his boyhood dream. snag informal a problem, especially one that you had not expected: There’s just one snag – I don’t have his number. hitch a small problem that delays or prevents something: There have been a few last-minute hitches. trouble a situation in which something does not work in the way it should: The plane developed engine trouble. | One rider had to retire from the competition because of mechanical trouble. hassle informal a situation that is annoying because it causes problems: I didn't want the hassle of having to drive to the airport. | If you buy the presents it will save me a lot of hassle. | Getting a new passport is a real hassle.2. something wrong with your body or mindadjectives/nouns + problema health/medical problem Have you ever suffered from any of these health problems?a back/heart/kidney etc problem He was born with heart problems.a hearing problem There are special telephones for people with hearing problems.a weight problem (=the problem of being too fat) Patients with weight problems were put on a strict diet.a drug/drink/alcohol problem (=the problem of being addicted to drugs or alcohol) His drink problem caused the break-up of his marriage.psychological problems also mental health problems She is being treated for psychological problems at a mental hospital in Oxford.emotional problems He suffers from depression and other emotional problems.behavioural problems Many of these children have behavioural problems.a serious/major problem Lifting things carelessly can lead to serious back problems.a minor problem She has had some minor medical problems.verbshave a problem He’s always had a weight problem.suffer (from) a problem The patient began to suffer breathing problems. |
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