to confront
01
面对, 对峙
to face someone, particularly in a way that is unfriendly or threatening
Transitive: to confront sb | to confront sb about sth
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
动作动词
规则
现在时
confront
第三人称单数
confronts
现在分词
confronting
一般过去时
confronted
过去分词
confronted
例子
She summoned the courage to confront her abusive partner about his behavior.
她鼓起勇气面对她施虐的伴侣，谈论他的行为。
02
面对, 正视
to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly
Transitive: to confront a problem or issue
例子
Facing financial challenges, the company had to confront the need for cost-cutting measures.
面临财务挑战，公司不得不面对削减成本措施的必要性。
03
面对, 对峙
to bring a challenging or uncomfortable situation, issue, or accusation to someone's attention
Ditransitive: to confront sb with an unpleasant situation or issue
例子
The documentary confronted viewers with the harsh realities of climate change.
这部纪录片让观众直面气候变化的严峻现实。
04
面对, 直面
be face to face with
Transitive: to confront sb/sth
例子
The soldier confronted his enemy on the battlefield, each waiting for the other to make the first move.
士兵在战场上面对他的敌人，各自等待对方先出手。
