conundrum

US /kəˈnʌn.drəm/
UK /kəˈnʌn.drəm/
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1.

難題, 謎語, 困境

a confusing and difficult problem or question

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The politician faced a difficult conundrum regarding the new policy.
這位政治家在新政策上遇到了一個棘手的難題。
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Solving this mathematical conundrum will require a lot of effort.
解決這個數學難題需要付出很多努力。
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2.

謎語, 雙關語

a question asked for amusement, typically one with a pun in its answer; a riddle

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He loved to tell silly conundrums to make everyone laugh.
他喜歡講些愚蠢的謎語來逗大家笑。
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Can you solve this old conundrum?
你能解開這個古老的謎語嗎？
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