in the face of something

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

in the face of ˈsth idiom
1. despite problems, difficulties, etc
•She showed great courage in the face of danger.
•The campaign continued in the face of great opposition.
2. as a result of sth
•He was unable to deny the charges in the face of new evidence.
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