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formidable

/fɔrmədəbəl/

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1 · adjective

very difficult to deal with or overcome

难对付的；艰巨的

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Climbing the mountain in winter is a formidable challenge.
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冬季登这座山是一项艰巨的挑战。
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Pronunciation: /fɔrmədəbəl/

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