problem
noun [ C ] uk/ˈprɒb.ləm/ us/ˈprɑː.bləm/
A1 （须解决的）问题；疑难问题，困难
a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved
financial/health problems 财政／健康问题
Our main problem is lack of cash. 我们的主要问题是缺乏现金。
I'm having problems with my computer. 我的电脑出了故障。
No one has solved the problem of what to do with radioactive waste. 还没有人能解决如何处理放射性垃圾这个难题。
The very high rate of inflation poses/presents (= is) a serious problem for the government. 高通货膨胀率对政府来说是个严重的问题。
Who is going to tackle (= deal with) the problem of poverty in the inner cities? 谁将会着手解决旧城区的贫困问题？
[ + -ing verb ] Did you have any problems (= difficulties) getting here? 你到这儿来有什么困难吗？
I'd love to come - the only problem is I've got friends staying that night. 我很想来——只是那天晚上我有朋友在。
数学习题，数学问题
a question in mathematics that needs an answer
We were given ten problems to solve. 我们有10道题要做。
problem child, family, etc. 问题儿童／家庭等
a child, etc. whose behaviour is bad
- More examples
- Traffic congestion in large cities seems to be an insoluble problem.
- Her only problem is lack of confidence.
- I've had continual problems with this car ever since I bought it.
- Tiredness, loss of appetite and sleeping problems are all classic symptoms of depression.
- Desperate measures are needed to deal with the growing drug problem.
Idioms
have a problem with something/someoneidiom informal 认为…令人讨厌（或无礼）
to find something or someone annoying or offensive
I have a real problem with people who use their mobile phones on the train. 我对那些在火车上打手机的人非常反感。
She can smoke - I don't have a problem with that. 她可以吸烟——我没意见。
no problemidiom informalA2 没问题
said to show that you will or can do what someone has asked you to
"Can you get me to the station by 11.30?" "No problem." “你能在11点半之前送我到车站吗？”“没问题。”
A2 （用于回答对方的感谢）没什么
used as a friendly answer when someone thanks you for something you have done
"Thanks for the lift." "No problem." “谢谢你让我搭便车。”“没什么。”