head-on

• 形容直接、正面、坦诚或对抗性地处理问题或情况的方式，不回避、不绕弯。

Describes a direct, confrontational, or straightforward approach to a problem or situation.

1. Direct oppositionB2formal

   Characterized by direct confrontation or opposition.

   正面对抗

   • The two leaders had a head-on clash over the new policy.
   • The company took a head-on approach to the competition.
   • They engaged in a head-on debate about the issue.

   同义词bluntconfrontationaldirectface-to-faceforthrightfrontalstraightforwarduncompromising

   反义词indirectoblique

2. Meeting front to frontB2formal

   Meeting or colliding directly with the front parts facing each other.

   正面的

   • The two cars were involved in a head-on collision.
   • The ships narrowly avoided a head-on crash.
   • A head-on confrontation between the rivals was inevitable.

   同义词directface-to-facefrontalhead-to-head

• 副词，表示“正面向前”或“直接相撞”。既用于本义（如车辆、物体正面碰撞），也用于比喻义（如直面问题或冲突，不回避）。

An adverb meaning 'with the front foremost' or 'in direct confrontation.' It is used both literally (e.g., for collisions) and figuratively (e.g., for addressing problems or conflicts directly without avoidance).

1. Directly or in direct oppositionB2formal

   In a way that involves direct confrontation or opposition.

   正面

   • The two politicians clashed head-on during the debate.
   • She decided to tackle the problem head-on rather than avoid it.
   • The company faced the competition head-on with a new strategy.

   同义词frontallysquarelystraight

2. With the front foremostB2formal

   In a manner where the front part of something meets something else first, especially in a collision.

   迎面

   • The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
   • The ship struck the iceberg head-on.
   • The cyclist hit the wall head-on and was injured.

   同义词frontallyheadlong