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
例子
The manager confronted the employee about the missing inventory.
经理就缺失的库存与员工对质了。
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
The manager decided to confront the team's productivity issues and implement new strategies.
经理决定面对团队的生产力问题并实施新的策略。
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 therapist confronted her patient with the destructive patterns of behavior.
治疗师面对她的病人，指出了破坏性的行为模式。
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
As the mist cleared, the hikers found themselves confronting a massive grizzly bear on the trail.
随着雾散去，徒步旅行者发现自己在小径上面对着一只巨大的灰熊。
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。
