conundrum

US /kəˈnʌn.drəm/
UK /kəˈnʌn.drəm/
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1.

难题, 谜语, 困境

a confusing and difficult problem or question

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The politician faced a difficult conundrum regarding the new policy.
这位政治家在新政策上遇到了一个棘手的难题。
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Solving this mathematical conundrum will require a lot of effort.
解决这个数学难题需要付出很多努力。
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2.

谜语, 双关语

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.
他喜欢讲些愚蠢的谜语来逗大家笑。
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Can you solve this old conundrum?
你能解开这个古老的谜语吗？
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