1.
despite problems, difficulties, etc. :
She showed great courage in the face of danger.
2.
as a result of sth :
He was unable to deny the charges in the face of new evidence.
1.
despite problems, difficulties, etc. :
She showed great courage in the face of danger.
2.
as a result of sth :
He was unable to deny the charges in the face of new evidence.
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005