英语词汇“difficulty”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

DIFFICULTY

cross a bridge when one comes to it

to deal with a problem only when one is faced with the problem. (Note the variations in the examples.)

Please wait and cross that bridge when you come to it.He shouldn't worry about it now. He can cross that bridge when he comes to it.

crying shame

a very unfortunate situation; a real shame.

It's a crying shame that people cannot afford adequate housing.That everyone could not attend the concert was a crying shame.

do something the hard way

to accomplish something in the most difficult manner, rather than by an easier way.

I made it to this job the hard way. I came up through the ranks.She did it the hard way. She had no help from her parents.

fine kettle of fish

a real mess; an unsatisfactory situation.

The dog has eaten the steak we were going to have for dinner. This is a fine kettle of fish!This is a fine kettle of fish. It's below freezing outside, and the furnace won't work.

give someone a hard time

to give someone unnecessary difficulty.

Please don't give me a hard time.The clerk gave me a hard time, so I walked out.

have a hard time

to experience unnecessary difficulties.

I get a hard time every time I come to this store.I never have a hard time at the store across the street.

have a rough time (of it)

to experience a difficult period.

Since his wife died, Mr. Brown has been having a rough time of it.Be nice to Bob. He's been having a rough time.

have growing pains

[for an organization] to have difficulties in its growth.

The banker apologized for losing my check and said the bank was having growing pains.Governments have terrible growing pains.

have one's work cut out for one

to have a large and difficult task prepared for one.

They sure have their work cut out for them, and it's going to be hard.There is a lot for Bob to do. He has his work cut out for him.

heavy going

difficult to do, understand, or make progress with. (Informal.)

Jim finds math heavy going.Talking to Mary is heavy going. She has nothing to say.

hit a snag

to run into a problem. (Informal.)

We've hit a snag with the building project.I stopped working on the roof when I hit a snag.

if push comes to shove

if the situation really becomes difficult; if matters escalate into a strong argument.

If push comes to shove, I am ready to be more aggressive.If push comes to shove, I am sure that our senator will help out.

in a bind and in a jam

in a tight or difficult situation; stuck on a problem. (In can be replaced with into to show movement toward or into the state described by bind or jam. Especially get into. See the examples.)

I'm in a bind. I owe a lot of money.Whenever I get into a jam, I ask my supervisor for help.When things get busy around here, we get in a bind. We could use another helper.

in over one's head

with more difficulties than one can manage. (Informal.)

Calculus is very hard for me. I’m in over my head.Ann is too busy. She's really in over her head.

on the hot seat and in the hot seat

in a difficult position; subject to much criticism. (Slang.)

I was really in the hot seat for a while.Now that John is on the hot seat, no one is paying any attention to what I do.

on the spot

in trouble; in a difficult situation. (Informal.)

There is a problem in the department I manage, and I'm really on the spot.I hate to be on the spot when it's not my fault.

open a (new) can of worms

to uncover a set of problems; to create unnecessary complications. (Informal. Can of worms means "mess.")

Now you are opening a can of worms!How about cleaning up this mess before you open up a new can of worms?

over someone's head

too difficult or clever for someone to understand.

The children have no idea what the new teacher is talking about. Her ideas are way over their heads.She enrolled in a physics course, but it turned out to be miles over her head.

put someone through the wringer

to give someone a difficult time. (Informal.)

They are really putting me through the wringer at school.The boss put Bob through the wringer over this contract.

put to it

in trouble or difficulty; hard up (for something such as money). (Slang.)

I'm in big trouble. I'm really put to it.John was put to it to get there on time.

son of a bitch

a difficult task. (Informal. Use with caution.)

This job is a son of a bitch.I can't do this kind of thing. It's too hard—a real son of a bitch.

through hell and high water

through all sorts of severe difficulties. (Use hell with caution.)

I came through hell and high water to get to this meeting on time. Why don't you start on time?You'll have to go through hell and high water to accomplish your goal, but it'll be worth it.

tough row to hoe

a difficult task to undertake.

It was a tough row to hoe, but I finally got a college degree.Getting the contract signed is going to be a tough row to hoe, but I'm sure I can do it.

trials and tribulations

problems and tests of one's courage or perseverance.(Fixed order.)

I suppose I have the normal trials and tribulations for a person of my background, but some days are just a little too much for me.I promise not to tell you of the trials and tribulations of my day if you promise not to tell me yours!

trip someone up

to cause difficulty for someone; to cause someone to fail.

Bill tripped Tom up during the spelling contest, and Tom lost.I didn't mean to trip up anyone. I'm sorry I caused trouble.

up a tree

in a difficult situation and unable to get out; stymied and confused. (Slang.)

I'm really up a tree on this problem.Geometry is too hard for me. It’s got me up a tree.

walk a tightrope

to be in a situation where one must be very cautious.

I've been walking a tightrope all day. I need to relax.Our business is about to fail. We've been walking a tightrope for three months.

when push comes to shove

when the situation becomes more difficult; when matters escalate.

When push comes to shove, I will take a stronger position.When push comes to shove, I will come up with the money you need.

when the chips are down

at the final, critical moment; when things really get difficult.

When the chips are down, I know that I can depend on Jean to help out.I knew you would come and help when the chips were down.

when the going gets tough and when the going gets rough

when things get extremely difficult; when it becomes difficult to proceed. (A second line is sometimes added to the main entry phrase: When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This means that when things become difficult, strong people begin to work or move faster and harder.)

When the going gets tough, I will be there to help you.I appreciate the kind words you sent to us when the going got a little rough last month.

for all

1. To the degree or extent that; insofar as. We might as well have been educated by dogs for all the good their teaching did! For all I know, she could be living in Timbuktu by now!

2. In spite of; notwithstanding. For all our efforts to stop the bill, it still cleared both the House and the Senate with ease.

for all (one's) (something)

In spite of the negative trait or issue the speaker is discussing. In this construction, the speaker indicates a specific person, followed by a problem or shortcoming they have experienced or exhibit. Yeah, she's not remotely punctual, and she gripes a lot, but for all her shortcomings, Elisa is a really great manager—her employees just love her. For all our difficulties buying a house, we still managed to get one that we absolutely love.

for all someone's problems

in spite of a person's problems (as specified). For all her complaining, she still seems to be a happy person. For all my aches and pains, I'm still rather healthy.

for all

1. Also, for all that. In spite of, notwithstanding. For example, For all her protests she still loved the attention, or He's too old for the part but he did a good job for all that. [Early 1300s]

2. for all one cares or knows . So far as one knows; also, one doesn't really care or know. These phrases are employed like a negative. For example, He can buy ten houses for all I care, meaning one doesn't care at all, or For all I know she's gone to China, meaning one doesn't really know where she is. [Mid-1700s]

for all —

in spite of —.

1989 Independent For all their cruel, corrupt and reckless vices, the Maharajahs were worshipped as gods by tens of thousands of their subjects.

词汇	difficulty
释义	DIFFICULTY cross a bridge when one comes to it to deal with a problem only when one is faced with the problem. (Note the variations in the examples.) Please wait and cross that bridge when you come to it.He shouldn't worry about it now. He can cross that bridge when he comes to it. crying shame a very unfortunate situation; a real shame. It's a crying shame that people cannot afford adequate housing.That everyone could not attend the concert was a crying shame. do something the hard way to accomplish something in the most difficult manner, rather than by an easier way. I made it to this job the hard way. I came up through the ranks.She did it the hard way. She had no help from her parents. fine kettle of fish a real mess; an unsatisfactory situation. The dog has eaten the steak we were going to have for dinner. This is a fine kettle of fish!This is a fine kettle of fish. It's below freezing outside, and the furnace won't work. give someone a hard time to give someone unnecessary difficulty. Please don't give me a hard time.The clerk gave me a hard time, so I walked out. have a hard time to experience unnecessary difficulties. I get a hard time every time I come to this store.I never have a hard time at the store across the street. have a rough time (of it) to experience a difficult period. Since his wife died, Mr. Brown has been having a rough time of it.Be nice to Bob. He's been having a rough time. have growing pains [for an organization] to have difficulties in its growth. The banker apologized for losing my check and said the bank was having growing pains.Governments have terrible growing pains. have one's work cut out for one to have a large and difficult task prepared for one. They sure have their work cut out for them, and it's going to be hard.There is a lot for Bob to do. He has his work cut out for him. heavy going difficult to do, understand, or make progress with. (Informal.) Jim finds math heavy going.Talking to Mary is heavy going. She has nothing to say. hit a snag to run into a problem. (Informal.) We've hit a snag with the building project.I stopped working on the roof when I hit a snag. if push comes to shove if the situation really becomes difficult; if matters escalate into a strong argument. If push comes to shove, I am ready to be more aggressive.If push comes to shove, I am sure that our senator will help out. in a bind and in a jam in a tight or difficult situation; stuck on a problem. (In can be replaced with into to show movement toward or into the state described by bind or jam. Especially get into. See the examples.) I'm in a bind. I owe a lot of money.Whenever I get into a jam, I ask my supervisor for help.When things get busy around here, we get in a bind. We could use another helper. in over one's head with more difficulties than one can manage. (Informal.) Calculus is very hard for me. I’m in over my head.Ann is too busy. She's really in over her head. on the hot seat and in the hot seat in a difficult position; subject to much criticism. (Slang.) I was really in the hot seat for a while.Now that John is on the hot seat, no one is paying any attention to what I do. on the spot in trouble; in a difficult situation. (Informal.) There is a problem in the department I manage, and I'm really on the spot.I hate to be on the spot when it's not my fault. open a (new) can of worms to uncover a set of problems; to create unnecessary complications. (Informal. Can of worms means "mess.") Now you are opening a can of worms!How about cleaning up this mess before you open up a new can of worms? over someone's head too difficult or clever for someone to understand. The children have no idea what the new teacher is talking about. Her ideas are way over their heads.She enrolled in a physics course, but it turned out to be miles over her head. put someone through the wringer to give someone a difficult time. (Informal.) They are really putting me through the wringer at school.The boss put Bob through the wringer over this contract. put to it in trouble or difficulty; hard up (for something such as money). (Slang.) I'm in big trouble. I'm really put to it.John was put to it to get there on time. son of a bitch a difficult task. (Informal. Use with caution.) This job is a son of a bitch.I can't do this kind of thing. It's too hard—a real son of a bitch. through hell and high water through all sorts of severe difficulties. (Use hell with caution.) I came through hell and high water to get to this meeting on time. Why don't you start on time?You'll have to go through hell and high water to accomplish your goal, but it'll be worth it. tough row to hoe a difficult task to undertake. It was a tough row to hoe, but I finally got a college degree.Getting the contract signed is going to be a tough row to hoe, but I'm sure I can do it. trials and tribulations problems and tests of one's courage or perseverance.(Fixed order.) I suppose I have the normal trials and tribulations for a person of my background, but some days are just a little too much for me.I promise not to tell you of the trials and tribulations of my day if you promise not to tell me yours! trip someone up to cause difficulty for someone; to cause someone to fail. Bill tripped Tom up during the spelling contest, and Tom lost.I didn't mean to trip up anyone. I'm sorry I caused trouble. up a tree in a difficult situation and unable to get out; stymied and confused. (Slang.) I'm really up a tree on this problem.Geometry is too hard for me. It’s got me up a tree. walk a tightrope to be in a situation where one must be very cautious. I've been walking a tightrope all day. I need to relax.Our business is about to fail. We've been walking a tightrope for three months. when push comes to shove when the situation becomes more difficult; when matters escalate. When push comes to shove, I will take a stronger position.When push comes to shove, I will come up with the money you need. when the chips are down at the final, critical moment; when things really get difficult. When the chips are down, I know that I can depend on Jean to help out.I knew you would come and help when the chips were down. when the going gets tough and when the going gets rough when things get extremely difficult; when it becomes difficult to proceed. (A second line is sometimes added to the main entry phrase: When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This means that when things become difficult, strong people begin to work or move faster and harder.) When the going gets tough, I will be there to help you.I appreciate the kind words you sent to us when the going got a little rough last month. (redirected from difficulty) for all 1. To the degree or extent that; insofar as. We might as well have been educated by dogs for all the good their teaching did! For all I know, she could be living in Timbuktu by now! 2. In spite of; notwithstanding. For all our efforts to stop the bill, it still cleared both the House and the Senate with ease. for all (one's) (something) In spite of the negative trait or issue the speaker is discussing. In this construction, the speaker indicates a specific person, followed by a problem or shortcoming they have experienced or exhibit. Yeah, she's not remotely punctual, and she gripes a lot, but for all her shortcomings, Elisa is a really great manager—her employees just love her. For all our difficulties buying a house, we still managed to get one that we absolutely love. for all someone's problems in spite of a person's problems (as specified). For all her complaining, she still seems to be a happy person. For all my aches and pains, I'm still rather healthy. for all 1. Also, for all that. In spite of, notwithstanding. For example, For all her protests she still loved the attention, or He's too old for the part but he did a good job for all that. [Early 1300s] 2. for all one cares or knows . So far as one knows; also, one doesn't really care or know. These phrases are employed like a negative. For example, He can buy ten houses for all I care, meaning one doesn't care at all, or For all I know she's gone to China, meaning one doesn't really know where she is. [Mid-1700s] for all — in spite of —. 1989 Independent For all their cruel, corrupt and reckless vices, the Maharajahs were worshipped as gods by tens of thousands of their subjects.
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