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

Many established firms were facing bankruptcy.
许多成熟的企业正面临倒闭。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。