contend with
US /kənˈtend wɪð/
UK /kənˈtend wɪð/
片語動詞
應付, 應對
to have to deal with a difficult situation or person
範例:
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The rescue team had to contend with freezing temperatures and heavy snow.
救援隊不得不應對嚴寒和暴雪。
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At the age of 80, she still has many health problems to contend with.
80歲高齡的她仍有許多健康問題需要應付。