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。
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。
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。
The two mountains stand facing each other.
两山对峙。
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。
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。
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。
He was facing eviction, along with his wife and family
他和妻子、家人正面临着被驱逐。
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。
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。