例句-1:Most American schools have been increasing spending on high technologies. That meant more computer-assisted learning in the classroom. Yet a small minority of institutes are focusing on traditional learning. They believe it's much better for the students. It's unclear if they're right. But it certainly flies in the face of what most schools are emphasizing.
我的一个朋友Jenny也是这样。现在很多人都通过Facebook,微博和Twitter这类社交网站联络沟通,可我朋友Jenny坚持不用这些社交平台,她认为面对面的沟通才是最好的, it flies in the face of what most people do these days. 这与眼下大多数人的做法都截然不同。
不知道我们的听众是不是体育迷,我本人就挺爱看美式橄榄球,总觉得是一种不同的文化体验。
下面这个例子里就讲到了一个名叫Tim的球员,我们来听听看:
例句-2:Tim is one of a few football players who isn't shy about his religious beliefs. Before every game, in front of huge television audiences, he kneels in prayer on the field. He knows not everyone approves. Still, he doesn't regret flying in the face of how athletes are expected to behave.