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the side or part of an object that presents itself to view or that is normally seen or used first; the most forward part of something
前部，前面；正面；最前面部分
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a page at the front of the book had been torn out 书前面有一页已被撕去
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he sealed the envelope and wrote on the front. 他把信封封好后在正面写上地址。
[in sing.]the position directly ahead of someone or something; the most forward position or place
前方，正前方；最前方
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she quickly turned her head to face the front. 她迅速转过头来，面对着正前方。
the forward-facing part of a person's body, on the opposite side to their back
（人体的）正面。
the part of a garment covering this
（衣服的）前胸部分
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porridge slopped from the tray on to his shirt front. 粥从盘子里溢出，溅到了她衬衫的前胸上。
〈非正式〉 （妇女的）胸部；乳沟。
any face of a building, especially that of the main entrance
建筑物的正面（尤指有主入口的正面）
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the west front of the Cathedral. 大教堂朝西的一面。
〈主英〉 <Bold>ＳＥＡＦＲＯＮＴ</Bold> 或 <Bold>ＷＡＴＥＲＦＲＯＮＴ</Bold> 的简称。
the foremost line or part of an armed force; the furthest position that an army has reached and where the enemy is or may be engaged
（部队的）前线；前沿阵地
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his regiment was immediately sent to the front. 他所在的团被立即派往前线。
the direction towards which a line of troops faces when formed
（一列部队面向的）前方。
a particular formation of troops for battle
阵线，战线。
a particular situation or sphere of operation
特定形势，行动范围
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there was some good news on the jobs front. 有一些关于就业形势的好消息。
[often in names]an organized political group
（有组织的）政治集团，阵线
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the National Progressive Patriotic Front. 全国进步爱国阵线。
【气象】 锋。见<Bold>ＣＯＬＤ ＦＲＯＮＴ, ＷＡＲＭ ＦＲＯＮＴ</Bold>.
[in sing.]an appearance or form of behaviour assumed by a person to conceal their genuine feelings
（用来隐藏真实感情而装出的）模样；举止
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she put on a brave front. 她装出一副勇敢的样子。
a person or organization serving as a cover for subversive or illegal activities
颠覆（或非法）活动的掩护者（或组织）
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the CIA identified the company as a front for a terrorist group. 中央情报局确认这家公司是一个恐怖组织的掩护机构。
[mass noun]boldness and confidence of manner
胆大；自信
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he's got a bit of talent and a lot of front. 他有点儿才能，而且胆子很大。
〈古〉 （人的）脸；前额。
of or at the front
前部的；前面的；在前面的
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the front cover of the magazine 杂志的封面
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she was in the front garden. 她在前花园里。
【语音】 （元音）舌前的。
(of a building or piece of land)have the front facing or directed towards
（建筑物，土地）面向
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the flats which fronted Crow Road 面向克罗街的公寓
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both properties fronted on to the same beach. 两处地产都朝向同一海滩。
be or stand in front of
在（或位于）…的前面
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they reached the hedge fronting the garden. 他们来到花园前面的树篱处。
〈古〉 面临；对抗
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Tom fronted him with unwavering eyes. 汤姆目光坚定地和他对峙着。
(一般作
给（某物）装正面（或面）
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a metal box fronted by an alloy panel 正面装有合金面板的金属盒
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[as adj., in combination
-fronted ]a glass-fronted bookcase. 正面为玻璃的书柜。
lead or be the most prominent member in (an organization, activity, or group of musicians)
在（组织，活动）中担任领导；在（乐队）中担任领唱（或领奏）
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the group is fronted by two girl singers. 这支歌咏队由两名女歌手担任领唱。
present or host (a television or radio programme)
演出（或主持）电视（或广播）节目。
[no obj.]act as a front or cover for someone or something acting illegally or wishing to conceal something
为从事非法（或隐蔽）活动的人作掩护；为非法（或隐蔽）活动作掩护
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he fronted for them in illegal property deals. 他为他们的非法财产交易作掩护。
【语音】 以舌前位发（元音）
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[as adj.
fronted ]all speakers use raised and fronted variants more in spontaneous speech. 所有的讲话者在说话自然时，会更多的发出舌高位和舌前位的变体音。
【语言学】 将（句子成分）前置（尤用于强调或作为某些方言的特色，如horrible it was）。
[no obj.](常作
〈澳／ 新西兰〉 露面；出现，到达
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parents get a bit worried if you don't front up now and then. 如果你们不偶尔露露面的话，家长们就有点担心了。
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front of house the parts of a theatre in front of the proscenium arch （舞台与观众席之间的）剧场公众区 -
the business of a theatre that concerns the audience, such as ticket sales 剧场服务（如售票等）
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in front 1 in a position just ahead of or further forward than someone or something else 前面的；在靠前的位置the car in front stopped suddenly. 前面的汽车突然停下了 -
in the lead in a game or contest （比赛或竞赛中）处于领先位置
United went back in front thanks to a penalty. 由于一次点球，联合队又回到领先地位 -
2 on the part or side that normally first presents itself to view 在前部，在前面，在正面a house with a wide porch in front. 正面有宽阔门廊的房子 -
in front of 1 in a position just ahead or at the front part of someone or something else 在…前面the lawn in front of the house. 房前的草坪 -
in a position facing someone or something 在…前方的位置
she sat in front of the mirror. 她坐在镜前 -
2 in the presence of 在…面前the teacher didn't want his authority challenged in front of the class. 那位教师不想让他的权威在全班学生面前受到挑战 -
out front chiefly N. Amer. at or to the front; in front 〈主北美〉 在前面；在前方，在外面；在门外two station wagons stopped out front. 两辆客货两用车停在外面 -
in the auditorium of a theatre 在剧院观众席
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in front of 在...前面
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in the front of 在...前面
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the front page 头版
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the front yard 前院
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"Middle English （denoting the forehead）： from Old French
