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

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。
Students all over the country are facing an uncertain future.
全国各地学生前途未卜。
The country is facing great economic difficulties.
该国正面临巨大的经济困难。
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。
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。
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 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。
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。
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》。
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。