/ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃən/
[U, C] ~ (with sb) |~ (between A and B) a situation in which there is an angry disagreement between people or groups who have different opinions 对抗；对峙；冲突
She wanted to avoid another confrontation with her father.
她想避免和父亲再次发生冲突。
confrontation between employers and unions
资方与工会之间的对峙
adjective
: challenging or opposing someone especially in an angry way对抗的；对峙的；冲突的
a confrontational interview
气氛紧张的访谈
I think we should take a less confrontational approach.
我觉得我们应该采用不太有对抗性的方法。
She’s become increasingly confrontational with her parents and teachers.
她对家长和老师的抵触情绪越来越大了。