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

Students all over the country are facing an uncertain future.
全国各地学生前途未卜。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
What are the issues facing us at the present time?
现在摆在我们面前的问题是什么？
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。
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。
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。