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

It is one of the most pressing problems facing this country
这是该国面临的最紧迫的问题之一。
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。
The two mountains stand facing each other.
两山对峙。
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。
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。
He was facing eviction, along with his wife and family
他和妻子、家人正面临着被驱逐。
Many established firms were facing bankruptcy.
许多成熟的企业正面临倒闭。
There are no easy answers to the problems facing the economy
解决经济所面临的问题并非易事。
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。
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。