看美剧学高频短语：In the face of

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In the face of：when confronted with...or in a situation where there are many problems, difficulties, or dangers （面临或遭遇某种境遇）

中文释义：这个短语一般用来描述某人或某个团体面临某种不利的局面、较大的困难或严竣的挑战，而且是那种躲不掉，不得不去面对和处理的事物。后面一般接宾语或宾语从句，如具体的问题、境遇和事物。

英语高频短语："In the face of"在美剧语料库中的相关例句：

E.G.1：He's got a following including Richard Engel who says he's solid, straightforward, and fearless in the face of all the chaos.

翻译：他的推特粉丝包括理查德·英戈尔，说他能以坚忍、耿直与无畏直面任何混乱情况。（摘自美剧『绝望的主妇』S01E05）

E.G.2：Dearly beloved... we are gathered together here in the sight of God and in the face of this congregation to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony...
翻译：亲爱的来宾，我们相聚一堂：在上帝的见证下及各位亲友面前，参加两位新人神圣的婚礼。（摘自英剧『唐顿庄园』S02E05）

英语高频短语“In the face of”情景会话（摘自美剧『 绝望的主妇』S03E15）

Narattor：The police will conclude that Alma fell from the roof, 警察的结论是  阿尔玛从屋顶失足跌落
------>> and when my mother found her, she suffered a stroke. 当我妈妈发现她时  突然中风
------>> When they search the house, 当他们搜查屋子时
------>> they'll find the note Alma wrote when she faked her suicide, 他们会发现阿尔玛在佯装自杀时写的纸条
------>> and next to it a bag containing Monique's teeth. 旁边放着装有莫妮可牙齿的袋子
------>> In the face of such evidence, they'll have no choice 证据确凿  他们别无选择