problem
A problem is a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved. It often refers to something that causes difficulty or stress in daily life.
예시
3 / 5I have a problem with my computer and it won't start.
There is a difficulty with my computer so it does not work.
The government is trying to solve the problem of unemployment.
The leaders are looking for a way to fix the lack of jobs.
No problem, I can help you move those boxes!
It is not a difficulty, I am happy to help you.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'PRO-blem'. You need a PRO (professional) to fix a big problem!
빠른 퀴즈
I can't open this door; there is a ___ with the key.
정답!
정답은: problem
예시
I have a problem with my computer and it won't start.
everydayThere is a difficulty with my computer so it does not work.
The government is trying to solve the problem of unemployment.
formalThe leaders are looking for a way to fix the lack of jobs.
No problem, I can help you move those boxes!
informalIt is not a difficulty, I am happy to help you.
The research focuses on the problem of rising sea levels.
academicThe study looks at the difficult issue of the ocean getting higher.
We encountered a technical problem during the presentation.
businessWe had a machine-related difficulty while showing our work.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
No problem
You are welcome / It is easy
Problem solved
The difficulty is finished
What's the problem?
What is wrong?
자주 혼동되는 단어
Problem is a countable noun (a problem), while trouble is usually uncountable (some trouble).
Issue is often used in professional settings as a softer, more formal word for problem.
사용 참고사항
The word 'problem' is used for everything from small daily annoyances to major global crises. It is very common to use 'have a problem with' when something is not working correctly.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often forget to make the word plural (e.g., saying 'I have many problem' instead of 'I have many problems').
암기 팁
Think of the word 'PRO-blem'. You need a PRO (professional) to fix a big problem!
어원
From the Ancient Greek word 'problēma', which means 'something thrown forward' for discussion or a task to be done.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In modern English-speaking business environments, people sometimes use the word 'challenge' instead of 'problem' to sound more positive and proactive.
빠른 퀴즈
I can't open this door; there is a ___ with the key.
정답!
정답은: problem
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
관련 단어
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