contend with
US /kənˈtend wɪð/
UK /kənˈtend wɪð/
短语动词
1.
应付, 应对
to have to deal with a difficult situation or person
示例:
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The rescue team had to contend with freezing temperatures and heavy snow.
救援队不得不应对严寒和暴雪。
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At the age of 80, she still has many health problems to contend with.
80岁高龄的她仍有许多健康问题需要应付。
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