riddle
US /ˈrɪd.əl/
UK /ˈrɪd.əl/
名词
谜语, 谜团
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning, typically presented as a game
示例:
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He posed a difficult riddle to the children.
他给孩子们出了一个难题。
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The detective tried to solve the riddle of the missing jewels.
侦探试图解开失踪珠宝的谜团。
动词
打孔, 充满
to pierce with many holes
示例:
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The old sign was riddled with bullet holes.
旧招牌被弹孔打得千疮百孔。
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His body was riddled with disease.
他的身体饱受疾病折磨。