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problematic

/prɑbləmætɪk/

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1 · adjective

causing difficulty or concern

有问题的；棘手的

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The lack of clear instructions proved problematic for new staff.
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缺少明确的说明给新员工带来了麻烦。
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Pronunciation: /prɑbləmætɪk/

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