head on

柯林斯词典

1. ADV If two vehicles hit each other head-on, they hit each other with their fronts pointing toward each other. 迎面 (相撞)[ADV after v]
The car collided head-on with a van. 小汽车迎面撞上了一辆大篷货车。
2. ADJ Head-on is also an adjective. 迎面的[ADJ n]
Their car was in a head-on collision with a truck. 他们的车同一辆卡车迎面相撞。
3. ADJ A head-on conflict or approach is direct, without any attempt to compromise or avoid the issue. 正面的 (冲突或争执)[ADJ n]
The only victors in a head-on clash between the president and the assembly would be the hardliners on both sides. 总统与议会间正面冲突的惟一赢家将是双方的强硬派。
4. ADV Head-on is also an adverb. 正面地[ADV after v]
Once again, I chose to confront the issue head-on. 又一次，我选择了直面这个问题。