confront

US /kənˈfrʌnt/
UK /kənˈfrʌnt/
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1.

面对, 对抗

meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent

:
She decided to confront her accuser in court.
她决定在法庭上对质她的指控者。
He had to confront his fears to overcome them.
他必须面对自己的恐惧才能克服它们。
2.

质问, 提出

present (a difficulty, problem, or accusation) to someone for consideration or action

:
The police decided to confront him with the evidence.
警方决定用证据质问他。
The report confronts us with the harsh realities of climate change.
这份报告让我们面对气候变化的严峻现实。