confront
英 /kənˈfrʌnt/ 美 /kənˈfrʌnt/
- v. 面对；正视To face and deal with a difficult situation or problem.
- v. 当面对质；质问To challenge someone directly about something they have done.
She finally confronted her fear and entered the swimming pool.
她终于直面恐惧，走进了游泳池。
Cities must confront the challenges of an ageing population by improving housing, healthcare, and public transport.
城市必须通过改善住房、医疗和公共交通来应对人口老龄化的挑战。
搭配
confront a problem 正视问题be confronted with 面临confront someone about something 就某事质问某人
辨析提示
直接接问题；be confronted with表示面临。
词族
confrontation (n.)、confrontational (adj.)
近义 face
反义 avoid
相关词
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- recognition 认出；识别
- fund-raising 筹款；募捐活动
- disgrace 耻辱；丢脸
- harsh 严厉的；苛刻的
- bond 纽带；亲密关系
- reputation 名声；声誉
- deny 否认
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