지능이나 지식을 시험하기 위해 고안된 게임, 장난감 또는 문제 (예: 직소 퍼즐, 낱말 맞추기).
A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge, such as a jigsaw or crossword.
예문:
"We spent the entire afternoon working on a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle."
"Crossword puzzles are a great way to improve vocabulary."
"The children enjoyed solving the logic puzzle presented by the teacher."
이해하거나 설명하기 어려운 사람이나 사물; 수수께끼 또는 난제.
A person or thing that is difficult to understand or explain; an enigma or mystery.
예문:
"The true motive behind his sudden resignation remains a complete puzzle."
"Her behavior was such a puzzle that none of her friends could figure her out."
"Scientists are still trying to unravel the puzzle of how the universe began."
누군가가 무언가를 이해하거나 납득할 수 없게 만들어 혼란스럽게 하다; 당황하게 하다.
To cause someone to feel confused because they cannot understand or make sense of something; to perplex.
예문:
"The unexpected results of the experiment puzzled the entire research team."
"His cryptic message puzzled me for days until I realized the hidden meaning."
"The sudden change in policy puzzled the investors, leading to market uncertainty."
이해하거나 설명하기 어려운 것에 대해 골똘히 생각하다; 머리를 짜내다.
To think hard and deeply about something difficult to understand or explain (often followed by 'over' or 'about').
예문:
"She spent hours puzzling over the complex mathematical equation."
"The detective was still puzzling about the missing piece of evidence."
"We need to puzzle out a solution before the deadline hits."