"face facts" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 面对现实
• 正视事实

Definition

接受并面对现实情况，即使这很不舒服或困难。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于口语或非正式场合，表达“必须接受现实”的语气。常用于劝告别人不要自欺。正式写作中较少用。

Examples

We have to face facts—the plan isn't working.

我们必须**面对现实**，这个计划没有奏效。

It's time to face facts about his grades.

是时候**面对现实**，关于他的成绩了。

You need to face facts and look for another job.

你需要**面对现实**，寻找另一份工作。

She doesn't want to face facts, but their relationship is really over.

她不想**面对现实**，但他们的关系真的结束了。

Let’s face facts—we can’t afford that new car right now.

我们**面对现实**吧——我们现在买不起那辆新车。

Sometimes you just have to face facts and move on.

有时候你只能**面对现实**，然后继续前行。