front

• 位于某物的前部或靠近前部的；与最前位置有关的。

Located at or near the forward part of something; relating to the foremost position.

1. Positioned at the frontA2formal

   Located at or relating to the forward part of something.

   前面的

   • The front door was painted red.
   • She sat in the front row of the theater.
   • The front wheels of the car need replacing.

   同义词anteriorforeforwardfrontalheadleading

   反义词backrear

2. Leading or foremostB1formal

   Most important or prominent in position or rank.

   首要的

   • He is the front runner in the election.
   • The front page of the newspaper featured the story.
   • The front line of defense was heavily fortified.

   同义词chieffirstforemostheadleadingprimeprincipaltop

   反义词backfinalhindlastreartrailing

• 名词，指事物的前面部分、正面或前部；也可指面朝前的方向或位置，以及战线、前线或某种领域的阵线。

A noun referring to the foremost part, side, or surface of something, or a position facing forward.

1. Foremost part or sideA1formal

   The side or part of something that faces forward or is most prominent.

   前部

   • The front of the house faces the street.
   • She sat in the front of the classroom.
   • The car's front was damaged in the accident.

   同义词facadefaceforeforepartheadobverse

   反义词backhindreartail

2. Weather frontB2formalscientific

   The boundary between two different air masses, often associated with weather changes.

   锋

   • A cold front is moving in from the north.
   • The weather forecast mentioned a warm front approaching.
   • The front brought heavy rain and strong winds.

3. Area of activity or conflictB2formal

   A particular area of activity, especially in a war or political struggle.

   战线

   • The soldiers were sent to the front lines.
   • The political front is divided on this issue.
   • The company is expanding on multiple fronts.

   同义词arenabattlefrontfieldrealmsectorspheretheater

4. Appearance or facadeB2informal

   A false appearance or way of behaving that hides true feelings or intentions.

   表象

   • He puts on a brave front despite his fears.
   • Her cheerful front hid her sadness.
   • The company maintained a front of success while facing bankruptcy.

   同义词cloakcoverdisguiseexteriorfacadeguisemaskpretensesemblanceshowveneer

• 动词，表示面对或对抗某事，也可指为某项活动充当门面或掩护。

A verb used to indicate the act of facing or confronting something, or serving as a cover or facade for an activity.

1. Face or be oppositeB1formal

   To have the front facing a particular direction or to be opposite something.

   面向

   • The hotel fronts the ocean.
   • The building fronts onto a busy street.
   • Our house fronts the park.

   同义词facelook out onoverlook

2. Act as a coverB2informal

   To act as a public representative or cover for an illegal or secret activity.

   掩护

   • He fronted for the drug cartel.
   • The charity was used to front money laundering operations.
   • She fronted the company while the real owners stayed hidden.

   同义词cloakcoverdisguisemaskscreen

3. Lead or presentB2informal

   To be the lead singer or presenter of a group or show.

   担任主唱或主持人

   • She fronts a popular rock band.
   • He fronted the news program for ten years.
   • The comedian fronted a new talk show.

   同义词anchoremceeheadhostleadpresent