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co·nun·drum /kəˈnʌndrəm/([复] -drums 或 -dra /-drə/)
n.
1. (以双关妙语为答案的)谜语(如“What's the difference between a jeweler and a jailer?”“One sells watches and the other watches cells.” 中的问题即是，解此谜时以“sells watches” 和“watches cells” 两个谐音短语娱人)
2. 难以回答的问题，谜；复杂难题
pose a major conundrum for commentators 向评论员们提出一个大难题
in conundrum situations 在复杂困难的局面中
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