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 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。
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。
St Bartholomew's is one of four London hospitals facing the axe.
圣巴塞洛缪医院是伦敦4个面临关闭的医院之一。
What are the issues facing us at the present time?
现在摆在我们面前的问题是什么？
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。