confront

US /kənˈfrʌnt/
UK /kənˈfrʌnt/
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1.

面对, 对抗

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

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She decided to confront her accuser in court.
她决定在法庭上对质她的指控者。
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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。
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2.

质问, 提出

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

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The police decided to confront him with the evidence.
警方决定用证据质问他。
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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。
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