in the teeth

• 直接反对, 对抗, 公然

in the teeth的用法和样例：

例句

1. He didn't reveal the names of his comrades in the teeth of the enemy's threat.
   不顾敌人的威胁，他没有说出同志们的名字。
2. He maintained his stand in the teeth of public opinion.
   他不顾公众舆论的反对而坚持自己的立场。
3. The Government's decision is a real kick in the teeth for the unions.
   政府的决定是对工会的重大打击。
4. The new policy was adopted in the teeth of fierce criticism.
   那项新政策尽管受到强烈抨击却硬是采用了。