Tra từ problem - Từ điển Oxford Learners Wordfinder Dictionary

1 difficult situations
2 dealing with difficult situations
see also EASY/DIFFICULT

1 difficult situations
- a situation that is difficult to understand or deal with: problem
She has a lot of problems at work. ◎ Unemployment is a serious problem at the moment. ◎ There's a problem with the photocopier - the paper keeps jamming. ◎ a big/major problem ◎ a few small/minor problems
- something that is difficult to do or understand: difficulty (often plural)
She's having difficulties with her maths homework.
- problems: trouble (noun U)
She's got problems at home and trouble at work.
- a small temporary problem: hitch
There was a technical hitch - the microphone wouldn't work.
- a small unexpected or hidden problem: snag
This paint is really good - the only snag is that it's difficult to wash off your hands.
- a problem that is difficult to find an answer to: puzzle
It's always been a puzzle to me why he left that job.
- a problem that needs to be discussed or dealt with: question
Her resignation raises the question of who will take over the job.
- a situation in which you have to make a difficult choice between two or more things: dilemma
I was in a dilemma: should I go to see her or should I finish my work?
- (used about problems, difficulties, etc) to begin: arise*
The problem would never have arisen if we'd stayed at home.
- when problems need your attention, they face you
The biggest problem facing us is lack of time.
- if you are in a difficult situation, you are in difficulty/difficulties, in trouble
We could see from the shore that the swimmer was in difficulties. ◎ That boy is always in trouble.
- to be the reason for a problem: be the matter (with sb/sth)
I don't know what's the matter with Elizabeth - she never speaks to anyone.
- not as it should be: wrong (with sth)
What's wrong with the car this time? ◎ I think something must be wrong with Rachel - she's looking so worried.
- if sth is difficult to do or deal with, it is tricky, awkward
a tricky situation ◎ It's been a particularly awkward problem to deal with.

2 dealing with difficult situations
- to do what is necessary when you have a problem: do* sth about sth, deal* with sth, tackle sth
What are you going to do about that leaking pipe? ◎ How is Robert dealing with that problem he had at work? ◎ The police are trying to tackle the problem of car theft.
- to see if there is sth you can do to solve a problem: take* a look (at sth)
Could you take a look at my car - it's been giving me a lot of problems.
- to try hard to find an answer to a problem: puzzle over sth
I've puzzled over this question for ages but I can't seem to find the answer.
- a piece of information or an idea that helps you find an answer to a problem: clue
The detective was looking for clues to solve the mystery.
- to deal with a problem successfully: solve sth, , overcome* sth
The council have been trying to solve the problem of traffic congestion. ◎ They've finally overcome their financial problems.
- what you decide to do to solve a problem: solution (to sth), answer (to sth)
long-term solutions ◎ There are no easy answers.
- to think of a solution to a problem: work sth out, sort sth out, figure sth out
We've worked out a compromise solution. ◎ I hope they sort it out before Christmas. ◎ So you've figured out how to prevent the leak?
- if events have a successful conclusion, they work out
I'm glad it's all worked out.
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- trying different solutions until you find the best one: trial and error (noun U)
The only way to solve this problem is by trial and error.