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　

BNC.19423 / COCA.20872

牛津词典

noun

（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
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
（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

(衣服的)镶边，贴边，里子
Facingis fabric which is stitched inside the edges of a piece of clothing in order to make them look neat and strengthen them.
(夹克或大衣领口和袖口的)镶边，贴边
Thefacingsof 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.
(墙的)贴面，饰面
Afacingon a wall is a layer of stone, concrete, or other material that is spread over its surface in order to make it look attractive.

noun

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》。
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。
What are the issues facing us at the present time?
现在摆在我们面前的问题是什么？
The country is facing great economic difficulties.
该国正面临巨大的经济困难。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。