meet 普通用词，本义指双方或多方从不同方向或相反方向作向对运动，最终相碰(遇)。
encounter 通常指遇到困难或挫折，也指偶然或意外地相遇。
confront 不可避免的，面对面的相遇。也指敢于正视困难或问题的决心和信心。
face 侧重双方静止地面对面，或指指充满勇气、信心和决心正视人或事。
contact 多指通过书信、电话或直接会面和别人联系。口语用词。
参考例句
1. I met an old school friend today. 今天我遇到了一位老校友。
2. Till we meet again until then goodbye. 我们会再次相见，但终将再见?
3. Sometimes she would meet other friends too. 有时她也会遇见其他的朋友。
英英解释
n.
1. a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
2. come together
3. get together socially or for a specific purpose
4. be adjacent or come together
5. fill or meet a want or need
6. satisfy a condition or restriction
7. satisfy or fulfill
8. get to know; get acquainted with
9. collect in one place
10. meet by design; be present at the arrival of
11. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
12. experience as a reaction
13. undergo or suffer
14. be in direct physical contact with; make contact adj.
1. being precisely fitting and right
