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challenge

/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
chal · lenge ˈtʃæl · ɪndʒ
English Definition
n./v. difficult task, question
中文释义
挑战
Significado en Español
desafío
한국어 뜻
도전
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thử thách
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How to use “challenge” in a sentence

This is a big challenge for me.

这对我来说是大挑战。

Learning Mandarin was a challenge, but she loved it.

学普通话很有挑战性,但她很喜欢。

He challenged his brother to a game of chess.

他向弟弟发起了一盘国际象棋挑战。

The scientist challenged the old theory with new evidence.

这位科学家用新证据质疑了旧理论。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is a synonym for “challenge”?

  1. A opposition
  2. B neglect
  3. C habit
  4. D celebration
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A — opposition. “challenge” means n./v. difficult task, question

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Climbing the steep cliff was the greatest ______ of the whole trip.

  1. A comfort
  2. B breeze
  3. C challenge
  4. D holiday
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C — challenge. “challenge” means n./v. difficult task, question

Common questions about “challenge”

What does “challenge” mean?

challenge — n./v. difficult task, question. In Chinese: 挑战.

How do you pronounce “challenge”?

challenge is pronounced /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: chal · lenge.

How do you use “challenge” in a sentence?

“challenge” means /v. difficult task, question. Examples: (1) This is a big challenge for me. (2) Learning Mandarin was a challenge, but she loved it. (3) He challenged his brother to a game of chess. (4) The scientist challenged the old theory with new evidence.

What are synonyms for “challenge”?

dare, contest — all close in meaning to challenge (n./v. difficult task, question).

Is “challenge” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. challenge appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “challenge”?

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