[] behaviour that is not genuine, done in order to hide your true feelings or opinions (伪装的)表面;装模作样◆We need to present a united front at the negotiations (= show the others that we have the same views and demands). 我们在谈判中必须表现出团结一致。
[, ]a person or an organization that is used to hide an illegal or secret activity (非法或秘密活动的)掩护,掩护者◆They used front companies to import goods into Europe without paying duties. 他们使用幌子公司将货物逃税进口到欧洲。
[] the front side of a building (建筑物的)前面◆a shop/store front 商店门脸;店面
●ˌfront of ˈmind ( ˌtop of ˈmind) () if a brand or product is front of mind, it is one that people are very aware of and will name first when thinking about a particular type of product (品牌或产品)最先想起的◆A newsletter will help to keep the product (at) front of mind. 业务简讯有助於让人记住产品。◆front-of-mind awareness 首要意识➡share of mind at share noun●(ˌout) ˌin ˈfrontleading a particular industry 行业领先的◆In certain areas of aircraft engine manufacture Rolls Royce is now out in front. 在制造飞机的某些领域,罗尔斯 • 罗斯处於领先地位。●ˌup ˈfront () as payment in advance 预付;先付◆They wanted three months' rent up front. 他们希望预付 3 个月的房租。◆We'll pay you half up front and the other half when you've finished the job. 我们先付你一半,工作完成後再付给你另一半。➡upfront ➡ idiom at cash , lead verb, queue noun