Front
01
前面, 正面
the part or surface of an object that is faced forward, seen first, or used first
例子
The front of the car was dented after the accident.
事故后，汽车的前部被撞凹了。
02
前线, 战线
the most forward position in a battle or conflict, where fighting is happening
例子
Medics worked near the front to help the wounded.
医务人员在前线附近工作以帮助伤员。
例子
Her cheerful front at the party hid the sadness she was carrying inside.
她在派对上的 cheerful 外表隐藏了她内心的悲伤。
04
幌子, 掩护
a person or thing that hides the true nature or identity of something, often used to conceal illegal or unethical activities
例子
She acted as a front for her brother ’s illegal activities.
她为她兄弟的非法活动充当了幌子。
例子
The workers ’ front called for fair wages and better working conditions.
工人的阵线呼吁公平工资和更好的工作条件。
06
冷锋, 气象锋
the point where two air masses of different temperatures meet
例子
A warm front brought unseasonably high temperatures and humidity to the area.
一个温暖的锋面给该地区带来了异常的高温和湿度。
07
前线, 领域
a specific area or aspect of activity or concern, often used to describe different fields or domains of focus
例子
On the technology front, the company has made significant advancements.
在技术前沿，该公司取得了重大进展。
例子
His front during the meeting was impressive, but I could tell he was nervous inside.
他在会议上的表现令人印象深刻，但我能看出他内心很紧张。
front
01
前面的, 正面的
located at or toward the forward-facing side or part of an object or space
例子
The front seats of the car offer the best view of the road.
汽车的前排座位提供了道路的最佳视野。
02
前
(of a vowel) produced with the tongue positioned towards the front of the mouth
例子
In linguistics, front vowels are produced with the tongue closer to the teeth.
在语言学中，前元音是用舌头靠近牙齿产生的。
to front
例子
Tom fronted his opponent in the debate, presenting his argument with conviction.
汤姆在辩论中直面他的对手，坚定地提出了他的论点。
例子
The garden fronts the main road, making it easily visible to passersby.
花园面向主干道，使其容易被路人看到。
03
覆盖, 装饰
to add a decorative or protective layer to the front side of an object or structure
例子
The car was fronted by a sleek chrome grille.
汽车前部装饰着一个光滑的铬合金格栅。
04
领导, 带领
to act as the primary person leading or performing for a band or group
例子
He used to front the band before they decided to go their separate ways.
在他们决定分道扬镳之前，他曾经带领这个乐队。
例子
He has been asked to front the new evening news program.
他被邀请主持新的晚间新闻节目。
例子
He was just fronting to fit in with the crowd.
他只是为了融入人群而装模作样。
07
作为掩护, 充当门面
to act as a false or misleading outward appearance that hides the true purpose or activity behind it
例子
The fake charity was set up to front for a money laundering scheme.
这个假慈善机构是为了掩护一个洗钱计划而设立的。
08
预付, 资助
to give someone the money or supplies they need to start something
例子
She fronted them a large sum to launch their new venture.
她预付给他们一大笔钱来启动他们的新企业。
