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intractable

/ɪnˈtræktəbəl/

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1 · adj.

very difficult to deal with or solve

棘手的；难以解决的

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Housing shortages remain an intractable problem in the city.
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住房短缺仍是这座城市的棘手问题。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtræktəbəl/

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