1. to invite someone to compete or fight
向某人提出挑戰（如比賽、決鬥）
He challenged me to a game of chess.
他向我挑戰下一盤棋。
The knight challenged his rival to a duel.
騎士向他的對手提出決鬥挑戰。
Challenge Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
challenge
verb
快速理解
What does "Challenge" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Challenge"?
「challenge」作為動詞，主要表示質疑權威、邀請競爭或考驗能力。
- 1
質疑、提出異議
EN: to question or dispute the truth or validity of something
翻譯: 對某事的真實性或有效性提出疑問或爭議。
- 2
邀請競爭、挑戰
EN: to invite someone to compete or take part in a difficult task
翻譯: 邀請某人競爭或參與一項困難的任務。
- 3
考驗、激發
EN: to test someone's abilities or stimulate them to do better
翻譯: 考驗某人的能力，或激勵他們做得更好。
小提醒：注意「challenge」後接的受詞可以是「人」或「事物」。挑戰某人（challenge someone）是邀請競爭或質疑；挑戰某事物（challenge something）則是對其提出異議。
發音（How to Pronounce "Challenge" in English）
How to pronounce "Challenge" in English?"Challenge" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Challenge" from YouTube Videos
UK tells Israel not to retaliate as France set to recognise Palestinian state | BBC News
BBC News
“The foreign secretary told us the UK had taken a moral decision to challenge the idea they could never be a Palestinian state?”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Challenge"?How does "Challenge" change by context?
2. to question the truth or validity of something
質疑（某事的真實性或有效性）
The lawyer challenged the witness's statement.
律師對證人的陳述提出質疑。
She challenged the traditional way of thinking.
她挑戰了傳統的思維方式。
3. to test someone's abilities or make them think hard
考驗（某人的能力）；激發思考
This puzzle really challenges your mind.
這個謎題真的很考驗你的腦力。
The new job will challenge your skills.
這份新工作將會考驗你的技能。
4. to formally object to a legal decision or juror
（法律上）對裁決或陪審員提出異議
The defense challenged the selection of the juror.
辯方對該陪審員的選任提出異議。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Challenge"?How to make natural sentences with "Challenge"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| challenge + noun/pronoun | 質疑、對…提出異議 | He challenged the results of the election. (他質疑選舉的結果。) |
| challenge + someone + to + verb | 向某人提出挑戰（做某事） | She challenged him to a game of chess. (她向他提出挑戰，要下一盤棋。) |
| be challenged to + verb | 被激勵/被要求（去做某事） | The students were challenged to think creatively. (學生們被激勵去創造性地思考。) |
| challenge + someone + on + something | 就某事向某人提出質疑 | The reporter challenged the minister on his previous statement. (記者就部長先前的聲明向他提出質疑。) |
用法說明
How is "Challenge" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Challenge"?
challenge doing vs challenge to do
- challenge doing 通常用於描述「質疑、挑戰某個既成事實、普遍看法或抽象概念」。這裡的 "doing" 是動名詞，代表一個被視為事實或常態的行為或狀態。
- challenge to do 則常用於表示「挑戰（某人）去做某件具體的事」，或「（某事）對（某人）來說是個挑戰，需要努力完成」。這裡的 "to do" 是不定詞，指向一個有待完成的具體行動。
- 當主詞是事物（非人）時，通常使用 challenge to do 來表示「做某事是個挑戰」。
- 在較正式的語境中，challenge someone to do something 是明確表示「向某人提出挑戰要求其做某事」的固定句型。 EN: She challenged the company's decision to cut funding. 翻譯: 她質疑公司削減資金的決定。
EN:The new project will challenge us to think creatively.
翻譯:這個新專案將挑戰我們進行創造性思考。
EN:He never challenges working long hours as the industry standard.
翻譯:他從不質疑長時間工作是業界標準這一說法。
EN:The final level is a real challenge to complete.
翻譯:最後一關真的很難完成。
總結建議
一般來說，質疑抽象概念或現狀用 "challenge doing"，而挑戰具體行動或表示某事具挑戰性則用 "challenge to do"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Challenge" and similar words?How to choose "Challenge" vs alternatives?
challenge vs question
「challenge」強調質疑權威或正確性，帶有對抗性；「question」則是較中性的提問或懷疑。
challenge vs dare
「challenge」側重於激發對方完成困難或有價值的事；「dare」更側重於激將或冒險，常帶有挑釁意味。
challenge vs confront
「challenge」側重質疑觀念或權威；「confront」側重直接面對問題、困難或敵對的人。
口語用法
How is "Challenge" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Challenge"?
引述
在轉述他人提出的挑戰或質疑時，常用「challenge」來引述，語氣較為客觀。 EN: So when I asked about the budget, he challenged me to find a cheaper solution. 翻譯: 所以當我問到預算時，他 challenge 我，要我想出更便宜的方案。
EN:She challenged the team's decision, saying it was too risky.
翻譯:她 challenge 團隊的決定，說那太冒險了。
語氣強調
在口語中，可用「challenge」來強調某件事的困難度或對某人能力的質疑，帶有較強的主觀語氣。 EN: Go ahead, I challenge you to finish this in an hour. 翻譯: 你試試看啊，我 challenge 你在一小時內完成。
EN:This new policy really challenges our usual way of working.
翻譯:這項新政策真的 challenge 到我們平常的工作方式了。
停頓填充
在思考如何表達「質疑」或「考驗」的概念時，有時會用「challenge」作為一個暫時的填充詞，後面再補充說明。 EN: His attitude... well, it challenges the whole team's morale. 翻譯: 他的態度…嗯，這對整個團隊的士氣是一種 challenge。
EN:The project is good, but the timeline... that's the main challenge we face.
翻譯:專案本身不錯，但時間表…那是我們面臨的主要 challenge。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面報告或學術論文中，應避免將「challenge」用作口語中的停頓填充詞，也需謹慎使用其作為主觀語氣強調的用法，建議改用更精確的詞彙如「question」、「dispute」、「test」、「pose a difficulty to」等，並保持句子結構完整。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Challenge"?What fixed phrases with "Challenge" should I remember?
challenge someone to
challenge [sb] to [sth/do sth]
向某人提出（做某事的）挑戰
challenge authority
challenge authority / the status quo
挑戰權威／現狀
challenge a decision
challenge a decision / ruling
對決定／裁決提出異議
face a challenge
face / confront a challenge
面臨挑戰
rise to the challenge
rise to the challenge
迎接挑戰；成功應對挑戰
challenge the view / idea that
challenge the view / idea / assumption that
挑戰某種觀點／想法／假設
pose a challenge
pose / present a challenge (to)
構成挑戰（對...）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Challenge"?Which "Challenge" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He likes to challenge.
✓He likes to challenge himself.
作為及物動詞，'challenge' 通常需要一個直接受詞（人或事物）。若無受詞，語意會不完整。
×He challenged me for a debate.
✓He challenged me to a debate.
表示「挑戰某人進行某活動」時，應使用介系詞 'to'，後面接名詞（如 a game, a duel）或不定詞（如 to try harder）。
×It was a big challenge to finish the work.
✓It was a big challenge to finish the work.
此句文法正確，但學習者常誤將此處的 'challenge'（名詞）當作動詞使用，例如寫成 'It was big challenge finishing the work.'。需注意詞性：'a challenge' 是名詞片語，'to challenge' 是動詞。
×I am challenging by this problem.
✓I am challenged by this problem.
表達「被...挑戰」的被動語態時，應使用過去分詞 'challenged' 而非現在分詞 'challenging'。'Challenging' 作為形容詞時意為「有挑戰性的」。
×She challenged doing it differently.
✓She challenged him to do it differently.
'Challenge' 作為動詞時，其受詞通常是人或事物（名詞/代名詞），後續動作需用 'to + 動詞原形' 或介系詞片語來表達，不能直接接動名詞 (gerund)。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Challenge"?What are tense/participle forms of "Challenge"?
challenges(3rd_singular)challenging(present_participle)challenged(past)challenged(past_participle)