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。
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。
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。
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。
He was facing eviction, along with his wife and family
他和妻子、家人正面临着被驱逐。
They stood facing each other
他们面对面站着。
Many established firms were facing bankruptcy.
许多成熟的企业正面临倒闭。
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。
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。
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。