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.
私は本全体を書き直すという課題に直面しなければならなかった。
to deal with a problem or fear directly
She decided to confront her fears about public speaking.
彼女は人前で話すことへの恐怖に立ち向かうことを決めた。
to face someone directly, often in a tense situation
The police had to confront an angry crowd during the protest.
警察は抗議活動中に怒った群衆と対峙しなければならなかった。
to make someone face a difficult situation
The teacher will confront students with challenging questions to test their understanding.
教師は生徒の理解度をテストするために、挑戦的な質問で生徒に直面させる。
to have something in front of you that requires action
When you confront a new problem, take time to understand it before acting.
新しい問題に直面したときは、行動する前にそれを理解する時間を取ってください。