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

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 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。
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。
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。
He was facing eviction, along with his wife and family
他和妻子、家人正面临着被驱逐。
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。
Many established firms were facing bankruptcy.
许多成熟的企业正面临倒闭。
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 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。