dilemma
/dɪˈlemə/
di · lem · ma
dɪ · ˈlem · ə
English Definition
n. difficult choice
Significado en Español
dilema
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tình thế tiến thoái lưỡng nan
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Example Sentence
I faced a moral dilemma.
我面临道德困境。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dilemma (predicament)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for dilemma?
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A
choice
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B
predicament
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C
solution
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D
certainty
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B — predicament.
“dilemma” means n. difficult choice
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She faced a painful ______: to stay home or move far away for the job.
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A
solution
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B
blessing
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C
dilemma
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D
comfort
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C — dilemma.
“dilemma” means n. difficult choice
Common questions about “dilemma”
What does “dilemma” mean?
dilemma — n. difficult choice. In Chinese: 进退两难，困境.
How do you pronounce “dilemma”?
dilemma is pronounced /dɪˈlemə/. It breaks into 3 syllables: di · lem · ma.
How do you use “dilemma” in a sentence?
I faced a moral dilemma. (我面临道德困境。)
What are synonyms for “dilemma”?
predicament, puzzle — all close in meaning to dilemma (n. difficult choice).
Is “dilemma” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. dilemma appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “dilemma”?
dilemma (predicament)
