difficult

英['dɪfɪk(ə)lt] 美['dɪfɪkəlt]

1. not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure;: "a difficult task"; "nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access"; "difficult times"; "a difficult child"; "found himself in a difficult situation"; "why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?"

2. requiring much effort and trouble;: "the mountain climb was long, steep, and difficult"