plural fronts
plural fronts
Learner's definition of FRONT
1
[count] : the forward part or surface of something : the part of something that is seen first正面—
usually singular通常用单数 -
the front of a shirt衬衫正面
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the front of the house [=the part facing the street]房屋正面
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The jacket zips down the front. [=has a zipper that goes from the collar to the waist to open and close it]那款夹克衫是拉链前开式的。
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There's a picture on the front of the box. [=on the part of the box that usually faces out and that you see first]盒子正面有张图片。
— see also shop front, storefront 2
[count] : a place, position, or area that is most forward or is directly ahead前部 —
usually singular通常用单数 3
[count] : the part of your body that faces forward and includes your face and chest身体前部 —
usually singular通常用单数 4
[count] : the part of a book, magazine, etc., that includes the first few pages(书、杂志等的)前几页 —
usually singular通常用单数 5
[singular] : a way of behaving that is meant to hide your true feelings, thoughts, etc.表面;外表 -
I can't believe that your anger was all just a front! [=that you were pretending to be angry]我不敢相信你竟只是假装生气。
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She put up a good/brave front, but I know she was very disappointed. [=she acted as if she was not disappointed]她只是强作欢颜,我知道她很失望。
6
[count] : someone or something that hides or protects an illegal activity非法活动的掩护 7 [count]
a : an area where military forces are fighting前线 — see also home front b : an area or field of activity战线;领域 —
usually singular通常用单数 8
[count] weather : the place where two large areas of air that are of different temperatures come together(冷暖空气接触的)锋 — see also cold front, warm front
front to back
of a piece of clothing
: with the front where the back should be(衣服)前后颠倒
in front
1
: in a forward position : in an area at the front of something在前部 2
: in the leading position in a race or competition(比赛)领先 —
often used after out常用在out后
in front of
1
: directly before or ahead of (something or someone)在…前面 -
A tree stood in front of the house.房前有棵树。
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A deer ran (out) in front of the car.一只鹿跑(出来)到车前面。
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They are frightened of what lies in front of them. [=what is in the future]他们对摆在面前的事感到恐惧。
2
: in the presence of (someone)当着…的面
out front
1
: in the area directly before or ahead of something (such as a building)在(建筑物的)门外;在车前方
united front
: a group of people or organizations that join together to achieve a shared goal统一战线
up front
1
: in or at the most forward position在最前面 2
informal : before beginning to do something : in advance预先 3
informal : in a direct and honest way直率地;坦率地 — see also up-front 2 front /ˈfrʌnt/ adjective
2 front
/ˈfrʌnt/
adjective
Learner's definition of FRONT
always used before a noun
1
: of or relating to the front : located at the front前面的;前部的;正面的 -
There's a small statue on the front lawn.前面草坪上有一座小雕塑。
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He keeps his wallet in his front pocket.他把钱包放在前面的口袋里。
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the front entrance/hall正门;前厅
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She likes to sit in the front [=first] row. = She likes front-row seats.她喜欢坐在前排。
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the front door [=the door in the front of a building that is usually the main entrance]前门
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The story appeared on the front page [=the first page] of the newspaper.消息登在了报纸的头版。
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We checked into the hotel at the front desk. [=the desk in a building where visitors are greeted]我们在旅馆前台办理入住。
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There is a dent in the car's front end. [=the part of a vehicle that faces forward]车前端有一处凹痕。
2
golf —
used to refer to the first 9 holes of an 18-hole golf course(18穴高尔夫球场的)前9穴的
front and center
US
: in the most important position or area焦点 3 front /ˈfrʌnt/ verb
fronts; fronted; fronting
fronts; fronted; fronting
Learner's definition of FRONT
1
: to have the face or front toward (something)面向;朝 [+ object]
[no object]
2 [+ object]
a : to be the leader or lead singer of (a musical group)担任(乐队)领唱 b British : to host or present (a radio or TV program)主持(广播或电视节目) 3
[+ object] US, informal : to give (someone) the money needed to do something (such as to start a business)提供资金