1. a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties
對抗，衝突；對峙
The heated confrontation between the two leaders was broadcast live.
兩位領導人之間的激烈對抗被現場直播。
She tried to avoid a direct confrontation with her boss.
她試圖避免與她的老闆發生直接衝突。
Confrontation Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
confrontation
noun
快速理解
What does "Confrontation" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Confrontation"?
A confrontation is a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.
- 1
Direct Hostile Meeting
EN: A face-to-face hostile encounter or argument.
翻譯: 面對面的敵對遭遇或爭論。
- 2
Serious Disagreement/Conflict
EN: A serious disagreement or conflict between people, groups, or ideas.
翻譯: 人、團體或觀念之間嚴重的分歧或衝突。
- 3
Act of Facing a Challenge
EN: The act of facing a difficult situation, problem, or truth directly.
翻譯: 直接面對困難處境、問題或真相的行為。
小提醒：Remember that 'confrontation' implies directness and opposition. It's not just any argument; it's one where parties are directly facing each other, often with tension.
發音（How to Pronounce "Confrontation" in English）
How to pronounce "Confrontation" in English?"Confrontation" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Confrontation" from YouTube Videos
Noah Feldman: Politics and religion are technologies
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“and I found out what these concepts mean". Now, if Islam and democracy are at present in a moment of great confrontation, what does that mean?”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Confrontation"?How does "Confrontation" change by context?
2. a situation where someone is forced to face or deal with a difficult truth, problem, or person
面對，直面（困難的真相、問題或人物）
The therapy session led to a painful confrontation with his past.
治療過程導致他痛苦地直面自己的過去。
The report forces a confrontation with the harsh realities of climate change.
這份報告迫使我們直面氣候變遷的嚴酷現實。
3. a direct, often challenging, face-to-face encounter
當面對質，正面交鋒
He demanded a confrontation with his accuser.
他要求與指控他的人當面對質。
The police sought a peaceful resolution to the armed confrontation.
警方尋求和平解決這場武裝對峙。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Confrontation"?How to make natural sentences with "Confrontation"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| confrontation + with + [person/group] | 與（某人/群體）的對抗 | The union is seeking a direct confrontation with the management. (工會正尋求與管理層的直接對抗。) |
| confrontation + between + [two parties] | （兩方）之間的對峙 | The confrontation between the two rival gangs escalated quickly. (兩個敵對幫派之間的對峙迅速升級。) |
| in confrontation with + [person/group] | 在與…的對抗中 | He found himself in confrontation with his own colleagues. (他發現自己與同事陷入了對抗。) |
| avoid/seek/lead to + a confrontation | 避免/尋求/導致對抗 | The diplomat's skill helped avoid a military confrontation. (這位外交官的技巧幫助避免了一場軍事對抗。) |
| a direct/verbal/physical confrontation | 直接/言語/肢體對抗 | The debate turned into a heated verbal confrontation. (那場辯論演變成一場激烈的言語對抗。) |
| a confrontation over + [issue] | 關於（某議題）的衝突 | There was a major confrontation over the new policy. (關於新政策發生了一場重大衝突。) |
用法說明
How is "Confrontation" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Confrontation"?
可數名詞 vs. 不可數名詞
- confrontation 通常作為可數名詞，指具體的、一次性的對峙或衝突事件。
- 當泛指「對峙、對抗」這種行為或概念時，可作為不可數名詞使用，但較為少見。
- 在大多數日常及新聞語境中，使用其可數形式（如
a confrontation,several confrontations）最為自然且準確。 EN: The heated confrontation between the two leaders was broadcast live. 翻譯: 兩位領導人之間的激烈對峙被現場直播。
EN:The policy is designed to avoid confrontation and promote dialogue.
翻譯:該政策旨在避免對抗並促進對話。
總結建議
在絕大多數情況下，將 confrontation 視為可數名詞使用，並搭配適當的冠詞（a/the）或複數形式。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Confrontation" and similar words?How to choose "Confrontation" vs alternatives?
confrontation vs conflict
「confrontation」強調面對面的對峙或直接挑戰，通常是具體、短暫的事件；「conflict」則指更廣泛、長期的衝突或矛盾，可以是內在的、外在的、或持續的狀態。
confrontation vs encounter
「confrontation」帶有對抗、敵對或挑戰的負面意涵；「encounter」則是中性詞，指偶然或計畫性的相遇，不一定有衝突。
confrontation vs argument
「confrontation」強調對峙的「狀態或行為」，可能包含肢體或情緒上的對立；「argument」則專指以「言語」進行的爭論或辯論。
口語用法
How is "Confrontation" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Confrontation"?
引述
在轉述或提及一場衝突時，常用這個詞來概括事件。 EN: So then he said, "This can't go on," and it turned into a huge confrontation. 翻譯: 然後他說：「不能再這樣下去了。」結果演變成一場巨大的對峙。
EN:After the meeting, everyone was talking about the confrontation between the two managers.
翻譯:會議結束後，所有人都在談論那兩位經理之間的衝突。
語氣強調
在口語中，常搭配形容詞來強調衝突的嚴重性或直接性。 EN: We had a direct confrontation about the budget yesterday. 翻譯: 我們昨天就預算問題進行了一場直接的對質。
EN:It wasn't just a disagreement; it was a full-blown confrontation.
翻譯:那不僅僅是意見不合，而是一場全面爆發的對抗。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或描述事件時，可用作短暫的停頓填充詞，引出衝突部分。 EN: The discussion was okay at first, but then... confrontation... things got really heated. 翻譯: 討論一開始還好，但後來…對峙…場面就變得非常火爆。
EN:I tried to avoid it, but you know, a confrontation was inevitable.
翻譯:我試圖避免，但你知道，一場衝突是不可避免的。
注意：在正式書寫（如報告、學術論文）中，應避免使用口語化的停頓填充用法，並選擇更精確、客觀的詞彙來描述衝突情境。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Confrontation"?What fixed phrases with "Confrontation" should I remember?
direct confrontation
adjective + confrontation
直接的對抗/衝突
military confrontation
adjective + confrontation
軍事對峙/軍事衝突
avoid a confrontation
verb + a confrontation
避免對抗/避免衝突
lead to a confrontation
verb + to a confrontation
導致對抗/引發衝突
an inevitable confrontation
adjective + confrontation
不可避免的對抗
a tense confrontation
adjective + confrontation
緊張的對峙
physical confrontation
adjective + confrontation
肢體衝突
face a confrontation
verb + a confrontation
面對對抗/面臨衝突
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Confrontation"?Which "Confrontation" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I had a confrontation to my boss.
✓I had a confrontation with my boss.
The preposition 'with' is used after 'confrontation' to indicate the other party involved. 'To' is incorrect in this context.
×He is a confrontation person.
✓He is a confrontational person.
'Confrontation' is a noun. To describe someone's tendency to confront, the adjective 'confrontational' must be used.
×We should avoid any confrontations.
✓We should avoid confrontation. / We should avoid any confrontation.
'Confrontation' is often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general concept or act. Using the plural 'confrontations' is not wrong, but it implies specific, countable instances, which may not be the intended meaning.
×I confrontation him about the issue.
✓I confronted him about the issue.
'Confrontation' is a noun and cannot be used as a verb. The correct verb form is 'confront'.
×The meeting ended in a big confrontation.
✓The meeting ended in a serious/major confrontation.
While 'big' is understandable, it is more natural in English to use adjectives like 'serious', 'major', 'violent', or 'direct' to describe the scale or nature of a confrontation.
×He is looking for a confrontation.
✓He is looking for a fight/argument. / He is being confrontational.
The phrase 'looking for a confrontation' is not a common natural collocation. Native speakers more often say 'looking for a fight' or 'looking for an argument'. Alternatively, describe the behavior as 'confrontational'.
詞形變化
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