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复数形式
riddles
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谜语, 脑筋急转弯
a guessing game that involves at least two players in which participants ask a question that has a surprising or clever answer
A riddle is a type of puzzle or question that is designed to challenge someone's thinking and problem-solving abilities. It typically has a hidden answer, and the goal is to figure out what it is by interpreting the clues or wording in a clever or tricky way. Riddles can be about anything, such as objects, people, or situations, and they often use wordplay or unexpected meanings. Solving a riddle requires creativity and the ability to think outside the box, making them a popular form of entertainment and mental exercise.
- He told a tricky riddle that no one could solve.
他讲了一个没人能解开的棘手谜语。
- The children enjoyed playing a riddle game at the party.
孩子们在聚会上喜欢玩谜语游戏。
- She challenged her friends with a difficult riddle.
她用一个困难的谜语向她的朋友们发起了挑战。
- They spent hours trying to crack the final riddle.
他们花了几个小时试图破解最后的谜语。
- He solved the riddle after thinking for a long time.
经过长时间的思考，他解开了这个谜语。
2
粗筛, 粗筛子
a coarse sieve (as for gravel)