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challenging

/tʃæləndʒɪŋ/

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difficult in a way that tests your abilities

有挑战性的

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The final puzzle was challenging but satisfying to solve.
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最后一道谜题很有挑战性，解出来也让人很有成就感。
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Pronunciation: /tʃæləndʒɪŋ/

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