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

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。
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。
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。
Few of our political leaders are willing to talk plainly and honestly about the emergency facing the country.
我们的政治领导人没有几个愿意开诚布公地谈论国家所面对的紧急情况。
Many established firms were facing bankruptcy.
许多成熟的企业正面临倒闭。
The two mountains stand facing each other.
两山对峙。
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。
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。
They stood facing each other
他们面对面站着。
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。