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    difficult

    US /ˈdɪfɪˌkʌlt, -kəlt/

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    UK /'dɪfɪkəlt/

    A1TOEIC
    adj.AdjectiveHard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
    The final test was very difficult
    adj.AdjectiveNot easy to please or satisfy; causing trouble or problems.
    He is a difficult person to work with because he always complains.
    adj.AdjectiveFull of hardships or problems; causing distress or worry.
    We are in a difficult situation because we have no money.

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    Movie Titles That Lied Straight To Your Face

    04:35Movie Titles That Lied Straight To Your Face
    • All of Tom Cruise's top-secret spy missions, Ethan Hunt, turn out to be pretty possible after all, even if they are pretty difficult.

      All of Tom Cruise's top-secret spy missions, Ethan Hunt, turn out to be pretty possible after all, even if they are pretty difficult.

    • all, even if they are pretty difficult.

      all, even if they are pretty difficult.

    B2

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • I've heard from so many of you about the difficult choices you face and the stresses that you're under.

      I've heard from so many of you about the difficult choices you face and the stresses that you're under.

    • DIFFICULT CHOICES YOU

      DIFFICULT CHOICES YOU

    B1

    Why Do the Chinese Use Chopsticks

    05:41Why Do the Chinese Use Chopsticks
    • Now, you might think that it's equally difficult to eat rice with chopsticks, but East Asian rice is starchy and conveniently sticks together in nice clumps: very easy to grab with a couple of sticks.

      Now, you might think that it's equally difficult to eat rice with chopsticks, but East Asian rice is starchy and conveniently sticks together in nice clumps: very easy to grab with a couple of sticks.

    • Now, you might think that it's equally difficult to eat rice with chopsticks,

      Now, you might think that it's equally difficult to eat rice with chopsticks,

    B1

    15 SHOCKING Behind the Scenes Facts about Home Alone 2

    03:4115 SHOCKING Behind the Scenes Facts about Home Alone 2
    • The airport scenes were more difficult to shoot than the first film.

      The airport scenes were more difficult to shoot than the first film.

    • The airport scenes were more difficult to shoot than the first film.

      The airport scenes were more difficult to shoot than the first film.

    B1

    Be Professional! Never say this at work! ❌

    13:13Be Professional! Never say this at work! ❌
    • Speaking face-to-face with customers, your boss, or any of the other people that you work with can be a little tricky, especially when you're dealing with problems or difficult situations.

      Speaking face-to-face with customers, your boss, or any of the other people that you work with can be a little tricky, especially when you're dealing with problems or difficult situations.

    • Speaking face-to-face with customers, your boss, or any of the other people that you work with can be a little tricky, especially when you're dealing with problems or difficult situations.

      Speaking face-to-face with customers, your boss, or any of the other people that you work with can be a little tricky, especially when you're dealing with problems or difficult situations.

    A2

    12 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize

    11:4412 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize
    • many smart people apart from the crowd. Creating  new ideas at the drop of a hat is difficult,  

      many smart people apart from the crowd. Creating  new ideas at the drop of a hat is difficult,  

    • be difficult to pin down. You may find yourself  laughing at things that no one else thinks are  

      be difficult to pin down. You may find yourself  laughing at things that no one else thinks are  

    B1

    How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants

    09:10How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
    • Because Europe makes it difficult for people to start and do business.

      Because Europe makes it difficult for people to start and do business.

    • Because Europe makes it difficult  for people to start and do business.

      Because Europe makes it difficult  for people to start and do business.

    B1

    Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how

    08:36Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how
    • Communication when it comes to difficult conversations is going to be very, very challenging for the Gen Zs unless they are trained.

      Communication when it comes to difficult conversations is going to be very, very challenging for the Gen Zs unless they are trained.

    • Communication when it comes to difficult conversations is going to be very, very challenging for the Gen Zs unless they are trained.

      Communication when it comes to difficult conversations is going to be very, very challenging for the Gen Zs unless they are trained.

    B1

    Emma Watson on Being Hit with Snowballs & Meeting Idol Celine Dion

    04:50Emma Watson on Being Hit with Snowballs & Meeting Idol Celine Dion
    • Like, it's a difficult shot.

      Like, it's a difficult shot.

    • IT'S A DIFFICULT SHOT.

      IT'S A DIFFICULT SHOT.

    B1

    12 Brands YOU pronounce INCORRECTLY

    05:3412 Brands YOU pronounce INCORRECTLY
    • Um, I find it very difficult to produce.

      Um, I find it very difficult to produce.

    • Another difficult one is Givenchy.

      Another difficult one is Givenchy.

    A2