ONE PHRASE, IN CONTEXT
up against
面临;遭遇(困难或竞争)

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01面临;遭遇(困难或竞争)
IN A SENTENCE
Small suppliers are up against rising costs and longer payment delays.
小型供应商正面临成本上升和回款周期延长的问题。
02面临;遭遇(困难或强大对手)
IN A SENTENCE
The small repair shop is up against rising rent, but its loyal customers keep it going.
这家小修理店正面临租金上涨的压力,不过老顾客一直在支持它。
