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fly in the face of

/flaɪ ɪn ðə feɪs əv/

翻译: 公然违抗、挑战或违背某事物,如既定的规则、习俗、期望或权威。

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/flaɪ ɪn ðə feɪs əv/C1formal
  • zh公然违抗、挑战或违背某事物,如既定的规则、习俗、期望或权威。

To be openly contrary, defiant, or in direct opposition to something, such as an established rule, convention, expectation, or authority.

  1. To oppose or defyC1formal

    To be openly contrary to or to defy something, such as a rule, convention, or expectation.

    zh公然违抗

    • His decision to quit his job flies in the face of all advice.
    • The new policy flies in the face of established traditions.
    • Her actions flew in the face of common sense.