challenge
To question the validity, truth, or authority of something, or to invite someone to take part in a competition or a demanding task. It often involves testing someone's abilities or demanding proof for a statement.
例句
3 / 5I challenged my brother to a race to the end of the street.
I challenged my brother to a race to the end of the street.
The lawyer decided to challenge the witness's version of the events in court.
The lawyer decided to challenge the witness's version of the events in court.
You shouldn't challenge him when he's in a bad mood.
You shouldn't challenge him when he's in a bad mood.
词族
记忆技巧
Think of a 'Challenger' jet or athlete—they are always pushing limits and testing what is possible.
快速测验
The young scientist decided to _______ the findings of the 20-year-old study.
正确！
正确答案是： challenge
例句
I challenged my brother to a race to the end of the street.
everydayI challenged my brother to a race to the end of the street.
The lawyer decided to challenge the witness's version of the events in court.
formalThe lawyer decided to challenge the witness's version of the events in court.
You shouldn't challenge him when he's in a bad mood.
informalYou shouldn't challenge him when he's in a bad mood.
New evidence has emerged to challenge the existing scientific consensus on climate patterns.
academicNew evidence has emerged to challenge the existing scientific consensus on climate patterns.
The CEO encouraged the team to challenge the status quo to find more efficient solutions.
businessThe CEO encouraged the team to challenge the status quo to find more efficient solutions.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
rise to the challenge
to show that you can deal with a difficult situation successfully
accept the challenge
to agree to do something difficult or competitive
formidable challenge
a very difficult task or opponent
容易混淆的词
To oppose is to actively work against something, while to challenge is to question its validity or invite a test of skill.
使用说明
When used as a verb, it is often followed by a direct object (the thing or person being questioned). In academic writing, it is a key 'reporting verb' used to show disagreement with previous research.
常见错误
Learners sometimes use 'challenge' with 'to' when questioning an idea (e.g., 'challenge to the theory'), but as a verb, it usually takes a direct object: 'challenge the theory'.
记忆技巧
Think of a 'Challenger' jet or athlete—they are always pushing limits and testing what is possible.
词源
Derived from the Old French 'chalenge', which originally referred to a 'false accusation' or 'calumny'.
语法模式
文化背景
In Western academic and legal traditions, challenging established ideas is seen as a vital part of critical thinking and progress.
快速测验
The young scientist decided to _______ the findings of the 20-year-old study.
正确！
正确答案是： challenge
相关语法
相关词汇
相关词
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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