单词 | faces |
释义 | face1 of 2noun ˈfās often attributive 1 a : the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes b : the face as a means of identification : countenance would know that face anywhere 2 archaic : presence, sight 3 a : facial expression a friendly face b : a facial expression of distaste or displeasure he made a face when he saw the test results c : makeup sense 3a(1) —usually used in the phrase put one's face on … I have never been the kind of woman who feels comfortable popping to the shops without putting my face on first. Vicki Michelle 4 a(1) : outward appearance put a good face on it (2) : the aspect of something that is perceptible or obvious upon superficial examination the theory is absurd on its face Kim Neely b : disguise, pretense c(1) : assurance, confidence maintaining a firm face in spite of adversity (2) : effrontery how anyone could have the face to ask that question d : dignity, prestige afraid to lose face 5 : surface: a(1) : a front, upper, or outer surface vanished from the face of the earth (2) : the front of something having two or four sides the face of a clock (3) : facade the face of a building (4) : an exposed surface of rock (5) : any of the plane surfaces that bound a geometric solid A cube is a solid with six square faces. b : a surface specially prepared: such as (1) : the principal finished surface (as of a tool or implement) The tendency of the belt is to slip over the face of the pulley in a counter clockwise direction. H. W. Harkness Cans are made from … thin sheets of steel lightly coated with tin. This tin coating serves two purposes: it covers the face of the steel sheet, preserving it from rust; and it acts as a medium by which parts of a sheet may be made to adhere to one another by soldering. B. S. Luh et al. (2) : the right side (as of cloth or leather) (3) : an inscribed, printed, or marked side the two faces of a coin c : a striking surface (as of a tool) the face of the golf club the face of an anvil d(1) : the surface (as of type) that receives the ink and transfers it to the paper (2) : a style of type 6 : the end or wall of a mine tunnel, drift, or excavation at which work is progressing 7 : face value 8 a : person lots of new faces around here b professional wrestling : baby face sense 2 Randy Orton earned respect as a heel because of his cocky, overconfident persona. As a face, he's lost the smugness that defined his character and is struggling to find his identity. Rennie Detore face 2 of 2verb faced; facing transitive verb 1 : to confront impudently faced him with evidence of treachery 2 a : to line near the edge especially with a different material b : to cover the front or surface of faced the building with marble 3 : to meet face-to-face or in competition The team will face a tough opponent in its next game. 4 a : to stand or sit with the face toward The teacher faced the class. b : to have the front oriented toward a house facing the park 5 a : to recognize and deal with straightforwardly face the facts b : to master by confronting with determination —used with down faced down his critics 6 a : to have as a prospect : be confronted by face a grim future b : to be a prospect or a source of concern for the problems that face us c : to bring face-to-face he was faced with ruin 7 : to make the surface of (something, such as a stone) flat or smooth 8 : to cause (troops) to face in a particular direction on command The captain faced his company to the left. intransitive verb 1 : to have the face or front turned in a specified direction The house faced south. 2 : to turn the face in a specified direction She faced to her left. faces 1 of 2 verb1 as in fronts to stand or sit with the face or front toward the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
2 as in confronts to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in clothes to cover with something that protects we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding Synonyms & Similar Words
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4 as in encounters to enter into contest or conflict with the Boston Red Sox were eager to face their traditional rivals, the Yankees, in the play-offs Synonyms & Similar Words
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faces 2 of 2noun1 as in looks the front part of the head the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car Synonyms & Similar Words
2 as in facades a forward part or surface the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in grimaces a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli Synonyms & Similar Words
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4 as in surfaces an outer part or layer a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actually a pinkish granite Synonyms & Similar Words
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5 as in expressions facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so let's do something Synonyms & Similar Words
6 as in appearances outward and often deceptive indication on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons Synonyms & Similar Words
7 as in lives a member of the human race I see they've hired some new faces Synonyms & Similar Words
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