A2 adjective 中性 #461 最常用

difficult

/ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəlt/

Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with because it requires a lot of effort or skill. It can also describe a person who is not easy to please or work with.

例句

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1

This math homework is really difficult for me to finish.

This math schoolwork is very hard for me to complete.

2

The committee faced a difficult decision regarding the new budget.

The group had a very hard choice to make about the new money plan.

3

Trying to get him to agree is so difficult!

It is very hard to make him say yes to the plan.

词族

名词
difficulty
副词
difficultly
形容词
difficult
相关
difficultness
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记忆技巧

Think of the 'D' in Difficult as 'Doing' something that is 'Dreadfully' hard.

快速测验

The exam was very _____, so many students did not pass.

正确!

正确答案是: difficult

例句

1

This math homework is really difficult for me to finish.

everyday

This math schoolwork is very hard for me to complete.

2

The committee faced a difficult decision regarding the new budget.

formal

The group had a very hard choice to make about the new money plan.

3

Trying to get him to agree is so difficult!

informal

It is very hard to make him say yes to the plan.

4

The researchers encountered difficult conditions during the polar expedition.

academic

The scientists faced hard situations while exploring the poles.

5

It is a difficult market to enter because of the high competition.

business

It is a hard industry to start a business in due to many competitors.

词族

名词
difficulty
副词
difficultly
形容词
difficult
相关
difficultness

常见搭配

difficult task a hard piece of work to do
difficult situation a hard set of circumstances
difficult time a period of hardship or trouble
difficult decision a choice that is not easy to make
difficult person someone who is hard to deal with

常用短语

a difficult pill to swallow

a fact that is hard to accept

make things difficult

to cause trouble or problems for someone

the difficult years

a period of time involving many problems

容易混淆的词

difficult vs hard

Hard can describe physical texture (like a rock), whereas difficult only describes complexity or effort.

difficult vs different

Different means not the same, while difficult means hard to do; they sound slightly similar to beginners.

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使用说明

Difficult is slightly more formal than 'hard'. It is frequently followed by an infinitive (e.g., 'difficult to breathe').

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常见错误

Learners often say 'it is difficult for me' correctly but sometimes use 'to' instead. Use 'for' to indicate the person finding it hard.

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记忆技巧

Think of the 'D' in Difficult as 'Doing' something that is 'Dreadfully' hard.

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词源

From the Latin 'difficultas', which means trouble, hardship, or distress.

语法模式

It is difficult + to + verb (e.g., It is difficult to say) Difficult + for + object (e.g., Difficult for her)
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文化背景

In English-speaking business culture, calling a person 'difficult' is a polite way of saying they are uncooperative.

快速测验

The exam was very _____, so many students did not pass.

正确!

正确答案是: difficult

相关词

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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