problem
gb/pɹˈɑbləm/ us/pɹˈɑbləm/
A2
英語
~ 200
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
entity
1
difficulty or issue to solve
Something that is difficult and needs to be fixed or answered.
用法パターン：
a problem with [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'problem' with 'question' in academic contexts; 'problem' refers to something difficult, not just something asked.
類義語
issue (Slightly more formal; often used in professional or diplomatic contexts.)
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difficulty (Emphasizes the challenging nature of the situation.)
対義語
solution (Refers to the answer or fix for a problem.)
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advantage (Highlights a beneficial situation rather than a troublesome one.)
コロケーション
solve a problem
|have a problem
|big problem
|serious problem
|problem arises
テーマ
daily life
|work
|education
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- We have a serious problem with the new software.
- The main problem is that we don’t have enough time.
- She solved the problem quickly.
- Traffic is a big problem in this city.
- The teacher helped the students with their math problems.
学習者向け例文
- I have a problem with my phone.
- The car has a big problem.
- We need to fix this problem.
- He can solve the problem.
- There is a problem with the door.
名詞
A2
entity
2
question needing an answer
A question you must answer, often in math or science.
用法パターン：
a [math/science] problem
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'problem' with 'equation'; an equation is a type of problem but not all problems are equations.
類義語
exercise (Typically used in educational contexts for practice questions.)
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question (General term for something asked, not always requiring calculation.)
対義語
answer (The correct response to the question or exercise.)
コロケーション
math problem
|word problem
|practice problem
|solve a problem
テーマ
education
|mathematics
|science
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The students worked on several math problems.
- This book has many practice problems at the end of each chapter.
- Can you solve this physics problem?
- The teacher explained how to approach word problems.
- He found the last problem very difficult.
学習者向け例文
- I have three math problems for homework.
- This is a hard problem.
- Can you help me with this problem?
- We solved all the problems in class.
- The last problem is easy.
名詞
informal
B1
entity
3
person or thing causing trouble
A person or thing that often makes trouble.
用法パターン：
[someone/something] is a problem
類義語
troublemaker (Specifically refers to a person who causes problems intentionally.)
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nuisance (Usually refers to someone or something annoying rather than serious trouble.)
対義語
help (Someone or something that makes things easier instead of harder.)
コロケーション
real problem
|biggest problem
|become a problem
テーマ
daily life
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- That kid is a real problem in class.
- My old laptop has become a problem lately.
- If he keeps being late, he’s going to be a problem for the team.
- This machine has been nothing but a problem since we bought it.
学習者向け例文
- My dog is a problem when I leave home.
- He is a problem in class.
- This old car is a problem.
- That student is a big problem for the teacher.
文法
辞書形
problem
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑbləm/
US/pɹˈɑbləm/
音節・強勢
prob - lem （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (prob)
活用形
Noun
- Base: problem
- Plural: problems
関連語
Forms
problems
noun
Related words
problematic
adjective B2
solver
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unsolved
adjective
Advanced or less common
problematically
adverb
表現
problem child
1/pɹˈɑbləm t͡ʃˈaɪld/
fixed phrase
child causing frequent trouble or difficulty
A child who often causes trouble for parents or teachers.
例文
- The teacher said he was a problem child in school.
- They had to give special attention to the problem child.
run into problems
1/ɹˈʌn ˈɪntu pɹˈɑbləmz/
fixed phrase
experience difficulties unexpectedly during activity
To have difficulties happen while doing something.
例文
- We ran into problems when installing the new software.
- They ran into problems halfway through building the bridge.
the heart of the problem
1/ðə hˈɑɹt əv ðə pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
central or main difficulty in a situation
The most important part of a difficulty or issue.
例文
- The heart of the problem is poor communication between departments.
- We need to find the heart of the problem before we can fix it.
what's your problem?
1/wˈʌts jˈʊɹ pɹˈɑbləm ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
asking why someone behaves badly or angrily
Used to ask someone why they are angry, upset, or acting badly.
例文
- "What's your problem? I was just trying to help."
- She snapped at me, and I thought, what's your problem?
no problem
1/nˈoʊ pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
informal
it's not difficult or inconvenient
Used to say that something can be done easily or that you are happy to do it.
例文
- "Can you help me move this table?" "No problem."
- "Thanks for lending me your book." "No problem."
no problem
2/nˈoʊ pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
Not difficult; not an issue
Used to say something is easy or okay to do.
例文
- Can you help me with this? — No problem!
- It was no problem to fix the leak.