be confronted with — to face a difficult or challenging situation; to encounter something that requires attention or action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to face a difficult or challenging situation; to encounter something that requires attention or action
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi kənˈfrʌntɪd wɪð/
Korean meaning: 어려운 상황에 직면하다, 마주치다
Korean pronunciation: 비 컨**프론**티드 위드
Example Sentences
- When I opened my fridge at midnight, I was confronted with moldy pizza and expired milk.
- Students are often confronted with the harsh reality of adult life after graduation.
- The detective was confronted with three suspects who all had perfect alibis.
be confronted with
NOUN//bi kənˈfrʌntɪd wɪð//
to face a difficult or challenging situation; to encounter something that requires attention or action
to face a difficult or challenging situation; to encounter something that requires attention or action
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Origin
confront는 라틴어 'confrontari'에서 나왔는데, 이는 '정면으로 마주보다'라는 뜻입니다. 마치 두 사람이 정면 대결을 벌이는 상황을 상상해보세요.
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“When I opened my fridge at midnight, I was confronted with moldy pizza and expired milk.”
“Students are often confronted with the harsh reality of adult life after graduation.”
“The detective was confronted with three suspects who all had perfect alibis.”
“I was confronted with my cat's judgmental stare when I came home at 3 AM.”
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