1、confront
(问题、任务或困难)降临,使面临
She was confronted with severe money problems.
她面临严峻的资金问题。
Ministers underestimated the magnitude of the task confronting them.
部长们低估了他们所面临的任务的艰巨性。
勇敢地面对;正视
We are learning how to confront death.
我们正在学习如何直面死亡。
NATO countries have been forced to confront fundamental moral questions.
北约国家被迫正视基本的道德问题。
与…对峙;与…对抗
She pushed her way through the mob and confronted him face to face.
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.
他们遭遇警察时毫不犹豫地开火。
2、exploration
在…探险;探测;勘察;考察
I just wanted to explore Paris, read Sartre, listen to Sidney Bechet.
我就想逛逛巴黎,读读萨特的作品,听听悉尼·贝谢的音乐。
After exploring the old part of town there is a guided tour of the cathedral.
游览完老城区之后,会由导游带队参观大教堂。
探讨,研究(观点或建议)
The secretary is expected to explore ideas for post-war reconstruction of the area.
部长预计将会探讨这个地区战后重建的意见。
The film explores the relationship between artist and instrument.
这部电影探究了艺术家和乐器之间的关系。