3VERB [usually passive]使面对(有威胁性或困难的事) If you are confronted by something that you find threatening or difficult to deal with, it is there in front of you. 使面对(有威胁性或困难的事)
I was confronted with an array of knobs, levers, and switches. [beV-ed + with/by]
我面对的是一大堆旋钮、控制杆和开关。
4VERB 与…对峙;与…对抗 If you confront someone, you stand or sit in front of them, especially when you are going to fight, argue, or compete with them. 与…对峙;与…对抗
She pushed her way through the mob and confronted him face to face. [VERB noun]
她挤过骚动的人群,与他当面对峙。
They don't hesitate to open fire when confronted by police. [VERB noun]
他们遭遇警察时毫不犹豫地开火。
The candidates confronted each other during a televised debate. [VERB noun]