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confront

英[kən'frʌnt] 美[kən'frʌnt]
  • vt. 面对;遭遇;比较

英英释意


1. oppose, as in hostility or a competition;
"You must confront your opponent"
"Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring"
"The two enemies finally confronted each other"
2. deal with (something unpleasant) head on;
"You must confront your problems"
"He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes"
3. present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize;
"We confronted him with the evidence"
"He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions"
"An enormous dilemma faces us"
4. be face to face with;
"The child screamed when it confronted the man in the halloween costume"