英语

problematize

gb/pɹˈɑbəlmətˌaɪz/ us/pɹˈɑbəlmətˌaɪz/
C2 英语
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动词 formal C2 action
1

Critically question an assumption

To ask critical questions about an idea that people often accept as simple or true.

用法模式: problematize [an idea/assumption/category]
常见错误:
This is a formal, academic verb; in everyday English, question, challenge, or complicate is usually more natural.
近义词
question (More general and less academic.) | challenge (Often suggests active disagreement or opposition.) | interrogate (Similarly academic; emphasizes close critical examination.)
反义词
accept (Treats something as true or valid rather than questionable.) | assume (Takes something as given without critical examination.) | affirm (Supports or confirms an idea rather than casting doubt on it.)
搭配
problematize an idea |problematize a concept |problematize an assumption |problematize a category |problematize the notion of |problematize a binary |problematize a narrative |problematize a claim |problematize identity |problematize the relationship between
主题
academia |critical_thinking |ideas |debate
例句
  • The essay problematizes the idea that technology is always neutral.
  • Her research problematizes simple divisions between public and private life.
  • The film problematizes traditional ideas of heroism instead of simply celebrating them.
学习者例句
  • The article problematizes the idea of a single national identity.
  • We were asked to problematize common beliefs about success.
动词 formal C2 action
2

Treat as a problem

To describe or frame something as if it is a problem.

用法模式: problematize [a behavior/group/topic] as [a problem/risk/threat]
常见错误:
Do not use it simply to mean cause a practical problem in casual speech; use create a problem or make something a problem.
近义词
frame (More neutral; means to present something in a particular way.) | pathologize (Stronger; means to present something as abnormal or like an illness.) | cast as a problem (Plain phrase with a similar meaning.)
反义词
normalize (Presents something as normal rather than problematic.) | deproblematize (Rare and technical; means to remove something from a problem frame.) | legitimize (Presents something as acceptable or valid.)
搭配
problematize youth culture |problematize migration |problematize poverty |problematize a behavior |problematize difference |problematize risk |problematize sexuality |problematize disability |problematize old age |problematize social media use
主题
academia |media |politics |social_issues |policy
例句
  • Critics say the campaign problematizes teenage behavior that is actually normal.
  • The report problematizes remote work mainly as a security risk, not as an employee benefit.
  • Early media coverage problematized migration as a crisis rather than discussing long-term policy.
学习者例句
  • The policy problematizes social media use among children.
  • The article problematizes homelessness as a public issue.
语法
词典原形
problematize
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑbəlmətˌaɪz/
US/pɹˈɑbəlmətˌaɪz/
音节与重音
prob - lem - at - ize (4 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (prob)
词形变化
Verb
  • Base: problematize
  • 3rd Person Singular: problematizes
  • Present Participle: problematizing
  • Past: problematized
  • Past Participle: problematized
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