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

:
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
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。
2.

謎語, 雙關語

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

:
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。
Can you solve this old conundrum?
你能解開這個古老的謎語嗎?