perplexity
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/pərˈpleksəti/
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/pəˈpleksəti/
a state of confusion or uncertainty
The complex instructions caused great perplexity among the students.
复杂的说明在学生中引起了极大的困惑。
something that is hard to understand
The many perplexities of modern technology can be overwhelming.
现代技术的诸多复杂之处可能令人不知所措。