confront
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/kənˈfrʌnt/
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/kənˈfrʌnt/
to face something that needs to be handled
I had to confront the challenge of rewriting the entire book.
我必须面对重写整本书的挑战。
to deal with a problem or fear directly
She decided to confront her fears about public speaking.
她决定直面自己对公开演讲的恐惧。
to face someone directly, often in a tense situation
The police had to confront an angry crowd during the protest.
警察在抗议期间不得不面对愤怒的人群。
to make someone face a difficult situation
The teacher will confront students with challenging questions to test their understanding.
老师会用具有挑战性的问题来考验学生,以测试他们的理解程度。
to have something in front of you that requires action
When you confront a new problem, take time to understand it before acting.
当你面对一个新问题时,先花时间理解它再采取行动。