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    Expressing "to cope with" or "to deal with" using 应对 (yìngduì)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    应对 + Challenge/Situation

    Explanation

    应对 (yìngduì) means "to cope with," "to deal with," or "to respond to" a situation or challenge. It is a formal verb frequently used in news and policy discussions. It often takes a noun phrase describing the challenge as its object, as in 应对危机 (to cope with a crisis).

    Examples

    • 我们必须积极应对气候变化带来的挑战。

      wǒmen bìxū jījí yìngduì qìhòu biànhuà dàilái de tiǎozhàn.

      We must actively respond to the challenges brought by climate change.

    • 公司正在讨论如何应对激烈的市场竞争。

      gōngsī zhèngzài tǎolùn rúhé yìngduì jīliè de shìchǎng jìngzhēng.

      The company is discussing how to deal with fierce market competition.

    • 面对突发情况，他应对得非常冷静。

      miànduì tūfā qíngkuàng, tā yìngduì de fēicháng lěngjìng.

      When facing the unexpected situation, he responded very calmly.

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