riddle
US /ˈrɪd.əl/
UK /ˈrɪd.əl/
名詞
謎語, 謎團
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning, typically presented as a game
範例:
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He posed a difficult riddle to the children.
他給孩子們出了一個難題。
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The detective tried to solve the riddle of the missing jewels.
偵探試圖解開失蹤珠寶的謎團。
動詞
打孔, 充滿
to pierce with many holes
範例:
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The old sign was riddled with bullet holes.
舊招牌被彈孔打得千瘡百孔。
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His body was riddled with disease.
他的身體飽受疾病折磨。