The problem posed a real conundrum for the scientists.
这个问题给科学家们带来了真正的难题。
Choosing between two good colleges was a real conundrum.
在两所好大学之间做选择真是个难题。
The missing cookies were a conundrum for the whole family.
饼干不见了，这让全家人都百思不得其解。
Scientists are still trying to solve the conundrum of dark matter.
科学家们仍在努力解开暗物质之谜。
Which of the following is a synonym for “conundrum”?
A — Dilemma. “conundrum” means N. puzzle; riddle; dilemma
How the ancient builders lifted the huge stones remains a real ______.
A — conundrum. “conundrum” means N. puzzle; riddle; dilemma
conundrum — N. puzzle; riddle; dilemma. In Chinese: 谜语；难题.
conundrum is pronounced /kəˈnʌndrəm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: co · nun · drum.
“conundrum” means puzzle; riddle; dilemma. Examples: (1) The problem posed a real conundrum for the scientists. (2) Choosing between two good colleges was a real conundrum. (3) The missing cookies were a conundrum for the whole family. (4) Scientists are still trying to solve the conundrum of dark matter.
riddle, puzzle, enigma — all close in meaning to conundrum (N. puzzle; riddle; dilemma).
Yes. conundrum appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.
Origin unknown, puzzle; think of ''trapping someone'', enigma.