How do you use "problem" in a sentence?

We've had a few problems with the new computer system. No problem, I'm happy to help. The main problem is lack of funding.

problem

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意味: A matter that is difficult to deal with; a question to be solved

问题，难题

problema

問題、課題

문제, 과제

'Problem' refers to a difficulty, a question needing a solution, or a mathematical puzzle. 'No problem' is a casual way to say 'you're welcome'. 'Problem child' describes someone causing trouble. 'That's your problem' dismisses responsibility.

「problem」指困难、需要解决的问题或数学难题。「No problem」是说「不客气」的随意方式。

«Problem» se refiere a una dificultad, una pregunta que necesita solución o un rompecabezas matemático. «No problem» es una forma casual de decir «de nada».

「problem」は困難、解決が必要な質問、または数学のパズルを指します。「No problem」は「どういたしまして」のカジュアルな言い方です。

'Problem'은 어려움, 해결이 필요한 질문, 또는 수학 문제를 가리킨다. 'No problem'은 '천만에요'를 뜻하는 비격식 표현이다. 'Problem child'는 말썽을 일으키는 사람을 묘사한다. 'That's your problem'은 책임을 떠넘기는 표현이다.

例文

We've had a few problems with the new computer system.
新电脑系统出了一些问题。
Hemos tenido algunos problemas con el nuevo sistema informático.
新しいコンピューターシステムにいくつか問題があった。
새 컴퓨터 시스템에 몇 가지 문제가 있었다.
No problem, I'm happy to help.
没问题，我很乐意帮忙。
No hay problema, encantado de ayudar.
問題ないよ、喜んで手伝うよ。
괜찮아요, 기꺼이 도와드릴게요.
The main problem is lack of funding.
主要问题是缺乏资金。
El problema principal es la falta de financiación.
主な問題は資金不足だ。
가장 큰 문제는 자금 부족이다.

発音

使い方ガイド

場面: general

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

From Greek 'problema' meaning 'a thing thrown forward' (pro- 'forward' + ballein 'to throw'). Entered English via Latin and Old French. Originally described an obstacle or barrier — fitting, since problems are things that stand in our way.

文化的背景

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

ストーリーと豆知識

'Problem' comes from Greek 'problema' meaning 'a thing thrown forward' (pro- 'forward' + ballein 'to throw'). Originally it described an obstacle or barrier, which is fitting since problems are indeed things that stand in our way.

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