facing

英 [ˈfeɪsɪŋ] 美 [ˈfeɪsɪŋ]

n.  (建筑物的)饰面,面层; 领口衬里,袖口贴边,镶边(使衣服耐穿); (不同质地或颜色的)领子(或袖口等)
v.  面对; 面向; 正对; 面临,必须对付(某情况); 承认,正视(现实)
face的现在分词

复数:facings现在分词:facing

TEM8化学

BNC.19423 / COCA.20872



牛津词典

noun

  1. (建筑物的)饰面,面层
    a layer of brick, stone, etc. that covers the surface of a wall to make it look more attractive
    1. 领口衬里,袖口贴边,镶边(使衣服耐穿)
      a layer of stiff material sewn around the inside of the neck, armholes , etc. of a piece of clothing to make them stronger
      1. (不同质地或颜色的)领子(或袖口等)
        the collar , cuffs , etc. of a piece of clothing that are made in a different colour or material

        柯林斯词典

        1. (衣服的)镶边,贴边,里子
          Facing is fabric which is stitched inside the edges of a piece of clothing in order to make them look neat and strengthen them.
          1. (夹克或大衣领口和袖口的)镶边,贴边
            The facings of a garment such as a jacket or coat are the parts around the neck and wrists when they are made of a different fabric from the main part, or are a different colour.
            1. (墙的)贴面,饰面
              A facing on a wall is a layer of stone, concrete, or other material that is spread over its surface in order to make it look attractive.

              双语例句

              1. There are no easy answers to the problems facing the economy
                解决经济所面临的问题并非易事。
              2. St Bartholomew's is one of four London hospitals facing the axe.
                圣巴塞洛缪医院是伦敦4个面临关闭的医院之一。
              3. Many established firms were facing bankruptcy.
                许多成熟的企业正面临倒闭。
              4. Two years ago he published a collection of short stories called 'Facing The Music'
                两年前,他出版了短篇小说集《勇敢面对》。
              5. Facing total defeat in Vietnam, the French subsequently conceded full independence to Laos.
                法国人在越南面临彻底的失败后,接着又让老挝取得了完全的独立。
              6. The country is facing great economic difficulties.
                该国正面临巨大的经济困难。
              7. Universities are facing grave problems because of diminishing resources
                由于资源的减少,大学正面临严峻的问题。
              8. He's now facing suspension after a dust-up with the referee.
                在与裁判发生争执后他现在面临着停赛。
              9. It was encouraging that he recognised the dangers facing the company.
                给人希望的是他认识到了公司面临的危险。
              10. Facing each other, the giraffes were managing to entwine their necks in the most astonishing manner
                长颈鹿正面对面地用力将脖子缠绕在一起,那种姿势令人大为惊诧。
              11. He was facing eviction, along with his wife and family
                他和妻子、家人正面临着被驱逐。
              12. The medical system is facing collapse because of an exodus of doctors.
                由于医生大批离去,医疗系统面临崩溃。
              13. They stood facing each other
                他们面对面站着。
              14. The immense difficulties facing European businessmen in Russia were only too evident
                在俄罗斯的欧洲商人所面临的巨大困难是显而易见的。
              15. He groped for solutions to the problems facing the country
                他在探求国家所面临问题的解决办法。
              16. They were hardly aware of the challenge facing them, namely, to re-establish prosperity.
                他们几乎没有意识到自己面临的挑战,即再创繁荣。
              17. The government is facing a new wave of opposition in the form of a student strike
                政府面临着学生通过罢课掀起的新一轮反对浪潮。
              18. There's been a lot in the papers about the problems facing stepchildren.
                报纸上有很多关于继子女所面临的问题的报道。
              19. Few of our political leaders are willing to talk plainly and honestly about the emergency facing the country.
                我们的政治领导人没有几个愿意开诚布公地谈论国家所面对的紧急情况。
              20. It is one of the most pressing problems facing this country
                这是该国面临的最紧迫的问题之一。
              21. You'll be facing a Federal rap for aiding and abetting an escaped convict.
                因涉嫌协助和教唆越狱囚犯,你将面临联邦指控。
              22. Thousands of bank employees are facing redundancy as their employers cut costs
                雇主削减成本的时候,数千名银行雇员面临被解雇的命运。
              23. The prime minister is facing a revolt by party activists over his refusal to hold a referendum
                因为拒绝进行公民投票,首相正面临着党内激进分子的反抗。
              24. Winter is setting in and the population is facing food and fuel shortages.
                冬天即将到来,人们将面临食物和燃料的短缺。
              25. Although he has sought to find a peaceful solution, he is facing pressure to use greater military force.
                尽管他试图寻求和平解决,但现在却面临使用更多武力的压力。
              26. Students all over the country are facing an uncertain future.
                全国各地学生前途未卜。
              27. The country is facing a crisis unparalleled since the Second World War.
                该国正面临着一场二战以来前所未有的危机。
              28. Analysts warned that Europe's most powerful economy may be facing trouble
                分析家警告说,欧洲最强大的经济体可能将面临困境。
              29. The two mountains stand facing each other.
                两山对峙。
              30. What are the issues facing us at the present time?
                现在摆在我们面前的问题是什么?

              英英释义

              noun

              1. providing something with a surface of a different material

                  Synonym:    lining

                1. a protective covering that protects the outside of a building

                    Synonym:    cladding

                  1. a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

                    1. an ornamental coating to a building

                        Synonym:    veneer