facing

fac·ing

F0005900 (fā′sĭng)n.1. a. A piece of material sewn to the edge of a garment, such as a dress or coat, as lining or decoration.b. Material used for such a lining or decoration.2. An outer layer or coating applied to a surface for protection or decoration.

facing

(ˈfeɪsɪŋ) n1. (Knitting & Sewing) a piece of material used esp to conceal the seam of a garment and prevent fraying2. (Military) (usually plural) a piece of additional cloth, esp in a different colour, on the collar, cuffs, etc, of the jacket of a military uniform, formerly used to denote the regiment3. (Building) an outer layer or coat of material applied to the surface of a wall4. (Marketing) marketing an area of retail shelf space

fac•ing

(ˈfeɪ sɪŋ)

n. 1. a covering in front, as an outer layer of stone on a brick wall. 2. a lining applied along an edge of a garment for ornament or strengthening and sometimes turned outward, as on a cuff. 3. facings, coverings of a different color applied on the collar, cuffs, etc., of a military coat. [1350–1400]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	facing - a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengtheningcollar, neckband - a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded overcuff, turnup - the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leglining, liner - a protective covering that protects an inside surface
	2.	facing - an ornamental coating to a buildingveneercoating, coat - a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"
	3.	facing - a protective covering that protects the outside of a buildingcladdingprotective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors"revetement, stone facing, revetment - a facing (usually masonry) that supports an embankment
	4.	facing - providing something with a surface of a different materialliningapplication, coating, covering - the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";babbitting - lining a surface or bearing with Babbitt metal

facing

adjective opposite, fronting, partnering The facing page gives a number of questions for you to answer.

Translations

面对着

face

(feis) noun1. the front part of the head, from forehead to chin. a beautiful face.面孔2. a surface especially the front surface. a rock face.正面3. in mining, the end of a tunnel etc where work is being done. a coal face.采掘面 verb1. to be opposite to. My house faces the park.面对2. to turn, stand etc in the direction of. She faced him across the desk.使转向3. to meet or accept boldly. to face one's fate.勇敢承当-faced adjective having a face of a certain kind. a baby-faced man.具有...脸型的facial (ˈfeiʃəl) adjective of the face. facial expressions.面部的facing preposition opposite. The hotel is facing the church.面对着facecloth noun (American washcloth) a piece of cloth for washing the face or body. 洗脸毛巾，面巾 ˈfacelift noun1. an operation to smooth and firm the face. She has had a facelift.整容2. a process intended to make a building etc look better. This village will be given a facelift.翻新ˈface-powder noun a type of make-up in the form of a fine powder. She put on face-powder to stop her nose shining.搽脸香粉ˈface-saving adjective of something which helps a person not to look stupid or not to appear to be giving in. He agreed to everything we asked and as a face-saving exercise we offered to consult him occasionally.保全面子的face value the value stated on the face of a coin etc. Some old coins are now worth a great deal more than their face value. 票面价值，表面价值 at face value as being as valuable etc as it appears. You must take this offer at face value.表面价值face the music to accept punishment or responsibility for something one has done. The child had to face the music after being rude to the teacher. 经受谴责，勇于承担责任 face to face in person; in the actual presence of one another. I'd like to meet him face to face some day – I've heard so much about him.面对面的face up to to meet or accept boldly. She faced up to her difficult situation.勇敢地对付in the face of having to deal with and in spite of. She succeeded in the face of great difficulties.尽管lose face to suffer a loss of respect or reputation. You will really lose face if you are defeated.丢脸make/pull a face to twist one's face into a strange expression. She pulled faces at the baby to make it laugh.做鬼脸on the face of it as it appears at first glance, usually deceptively. On the face of it, the problem was easy.乍看起来put a good face on it to give the appearance of being satisfied etc with something when one is not. Now it's done we'll have to put a good face on it.装出心满意足的样子save one's face to avoid appearing stupid or wrong. I refuse to accept the reponsibility for that error just to save your face – it's your fault.保全面子

Facing the front, please → 请给我面朝前的座位

facing

put (one) through (one's) facings

To force one to demonstrate one's skill in a particular area, usually in a grueling manner. Boy, they really put me through my facings at that job interview today—I had to give a mock lecture to a whole team of people! If my son wants a promotion, I'm going to put him through his facings so that he truly earns it.See also: facing, put, through

face the consequences

To experience negative repercussions for one's actions or words, especially those that one would expect to incur punishment. I told you not to try to sneak in, and now that you've been caught, you're just going to have to face the consequences. If we do nothing to curb this pollution, I guarantee we will face the consequences in the future.See also: consequence, face

face the music

To experience negative repercussions for one's actions or words, especially those that one would expect to incur punishment. I told you not to try to sneak in, and now that you've been caught, you're just going to have to face the music. If we do nothing to curb this pollution, I guarantee we will face the music in the future.See also: face, music

face down

1. verb To confront or intimidate someone until they relent. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "face" and "down." I'm so impressed that that scrawny little kid faced the bully down!2. verb To turn something so that the top or printed side cannot be seen. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "face" and "down. Be sure to face your tests down when you're done.3. adjective Of a person, lying on one's stomach with one's face literally turned downward. Just lie face down on the table and the masseuse will be in with you shortly.4. adjective Of an object, with the top or printed side turned down so that it cannot be seen. Put your test face down on the desk when you're done.See also: down, face

face off

1. verb To begin a competition or contest. If you make it to the finals, you'll have to face off against their best player.2. verb To initiate a competition or contest between two people. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "face" and "off." The referees will face you two off before the match begins.3. verb In certain sports (like ice hockey), to begin play by dropping the ball or puck between two opponents. Send your best center out there to face off against theirs.4. noun A conflict or confrontation. The phrase is typically hyphenated when used as a noun. A: "How long were those two in a face-off before the teacher got there?" B: "Long enough for Joey to give Pete a black eye!"5. noun In hockey, when the puck is dropped between two opposing players to begin play, either at the start of the game or after a stoppage. The phrase is typically hyphenated when used as a noun. Our center won the face-off and passed the puck up the ice.See also: face, off

face out

1. verb To address someone or something directly, often in an unpleasant situation. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "face" and "out." If you want to finally resolve the tension, you should face out your mom instead of avoiding her.2. adjective To be turned in a particular direction, typically so that something is visible. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "face" and "out." I want the labels on all of the bottles to face out so that people can see what their drink options are.3. adjective With the top or printed side turned up so that it can be seen. When you're done, please flip your test over so that the answers don't face out.See also: face, out

face up

1. verb To turn something so that the top or printed side can be seen. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "face" and "up." Face your projects up, and I will come around and collect them.2. verb To deal with or tackle something that is troublesome and/or causes one trepidation. Just face up to your role in the situation—I'm sure Maggie will forgive you if you're honest with her.3. adjective Of a person, lying on one's back with one's face literally turned upward. I just can't sleep on my stomach—I have to lie on my back.4. adjective Of an object, with the top or printed side turned up so that it is visible. Put your projects face up on your desks, and I will come around and collect them.See also: face, up

face up to (something)

To deal with or tackle something that is troublesome and/or causes one trepidation. Just face up to your role in the situation—I'm sure Maggie will forgive you if you're honest with her.See also: face, up

face away

To turn one's head away from someone or something, so as to look elsewhere. I gashed my hand pretty badly last night and had to face away from all the blood.See also: away, face

face forward

1. To look straight ahead. Please face forward so that I can buckle your seatbelt.2. To position someone or something so that they or it face straight ahead. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "face" and "forward." Face the kids forward so they're actually looking at the photographer.See also: face, forward

face head-on

To confront or otherwise handle something directly. A noun or pronoun can be used between "face" and "head-on." I'm nervous about having to make a presentation to the entire board, but it is a challenge I will face head-on. Instead of facing it head-on, he decided to delay the project until someone else can manage it.See also: face

face into (something)

1. To turn in the direction of something. Hey, face into the wind so that the dress is blowing in this shot.2. To turn someone or something toward something. If your plant is wilting, why don't you try facing it into the sun?See also: face

face on(to) (something)

To look out onto something. Does our room really face onto the ocean? How lovely!See also: face

face away (from someone or something)

to turn away from someone or something. Please face away from me while I change clothes. I'll face away. You go right ahead.See also: away, face

face off

1. . to begin a hockey game with two players facing one another. They faced off and the match was on. 2. to prepare for a confrontation. The opposing candidates faced off and the debate began. They faced off and I knew there was going to be a fight.See also: face, off

face someone down

to make a face-to-face stand with someone who eventually backs down. Chuck succeeded in facing Tom down. Facing down Tom wasn't difficult for Chuck.See also: down, face

face someone or something forward

to turn someone or something to the front. (Also with many other directions—backward, to the right, to the left, etc.) Please face your brother forward now. Face the book forward so we can read the title.See also: face, forward

face something down

to turn something face downward. Ted drew a card and faced it down. Face your cards down when you leave the card table.See also: down, face

face something head-on

Fig. to confront a problem directly and openly. Let's face this problem head-on and try to solve it quickly and painlessly.See also: face

face the music

Fig. to receive punishment; to accept the unpleasant results of one's actions. Mary broke a dining-room window and had to face the music when her father got home. After failing a math test, Tom had to go home and face the music.See also: face, music

face up (to someone or something)

to confront with courage someone or something representing a threat or unpleasantness. You are simply going to have to admit your mistake and face up to the boss. You must face up to the authorities if you have done something wrong.See also: face, up

face down

1. With the upper surface put down, as in Please put these papers face down. This usage appears to come from cardplaying. [First half of 1600s] The antonym, "with the upper surface uppermost," is face up. 2. Overcome, intimidate, or browbeat someone in a bold confrontation. This verbal expression dates from the 16th century. Shakespeare used it in The Comedy of Errors (3:1): "Here's a villain that would face me down." See also: down, face

face the music

Confront unpleasantness, especially the consequences of one's errors. For example, When the check bounced, he had to face the music. The precise allusion in this expression has been lost. Most authorities believe it refers to a theater's pit orchestra, which an actor must face when he faces what can be a hostile audience, but some hold it comes from the military, where a formal dismissal in disgrace would be accompanied by band music. [Second half of 1800s] Also see face up to. See also: face, music

face up

see under face down. See also: face, up

face the music

COMMON If you face the music, you accept responsibility for something that you have done wrong and you prepare yourself to be criticized or punished for it. We were foreigners in a forbidden area, the authorities had found out and we were about to face the music. Sooner or later, she'll have to face the music and it won't be pleasant. Note: The `music' in this expression may refer to the orchestra at an opera or musical. The orchestra sits in front of the stage, so when a performer faces the audience, they also face the orchestra, or `music'. Alternatively, the expression may come from an army practice in which a soldier who had been dismissed for dishonourable behaviour was sent away with drums beating. See also: face, music

face the music

be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of your actions.See also: face, music

face the ˈmusic

(informal) accept the difficulties, criticism and unpleasant results that your words or actions may cause: He’s been cheating us out of our money for years and now it’s time for him to face the music.See also: face, music

face down

v.1. To confront someone in a resolute or determined manner: The incumbent faced down the opponent in a debate. The soldiers faced the enemy down.2. To position something so that its front surface is oriented downward: I faced the picture down so that I wouldn't be reminded of my dead parents.See also: down, face

face off

v.1. To begin a confrontation or competition: The troublemakers had just faced off when the playground aide noticed them.2. To begin to confront or compete with someone: Those in favor of the proposal faced off with their opponents yesterday. The incumbent faced off against the challenger in a televised debate.3. To cause something or someone to begin a confrontation or competition with or against something or someone: The organizers faced the finalists off against each other. The organizers faced each finalist off with the other. The organizers faced these two teams off early in the competition.4. Sports To start play in ice hockey, lacrosse, and similar games by releasing the puck or ball between two opposing players: In hockey, the teams face off at the start of each period.See also: face, off

face out

v.1. To be placed so that a front surface shows: The paintings on the wall face out.2. To place something so that its front surface is exposed: Keep the two parts of the sign folded together while it's raining, but face them out so we can read them when the rain stops. The window dresser faced the mannequins out so that passersby could see the clothing.3. To confront directly and engage with someone or something, often to resolve or get through a conflict or a problem: Don't be afraid of them; you should face them out and defend yourself. I faced out my fear of flying and walked on the plane.See also: face, out

face up

v.1. To position something so that its front surface is oriented upward: The designer faced the mirror up to reflect the sunlight.2. face up to To confront an unpleasant situation; accept responsibility, blame, or a particular reality: The manager finally faced up to the problem of theft.See also: face, up

face the music

tv. to receive the rebuke that is due one. (see also chinmusic.) You have to face the music eventually. See also: face, music

face the music

To accept the unpleasant consequences, especially of one's own actions.See also: face, music

facing

put (one) through (one's) facings

face the consequences

face the music

To experience negative repercussions for one's actions or words, especially those that one would expect to incur punishment. I told you not to try to sneak in, and now that you've been caught, you're just going to have to face the music. If we do nothing to curb this pollution, I guarantee we will face the music in the future.See also: face, music

face down

face off

face out

face up

face up to (something)

face away

To turn one's head away from someone or something, so as to look elsewhere. I gashed my hand pretty badly last night and had to face away from all the blood.See also: away, face

face forward

face head-on

face into (something)

face on(to) (something)

To look out onto something. Does our room really face onto the ocean? How lovely!See also: face

face away (from someone or something)

to turn away from someone or something. Please face away from me while I change clothes. I'll face away. You go right ahead.See also: away, face

face off

face someone down

to make a face-to-face stand with someone who eventually backs down. Chuck succeeded in facing Tom down. Facing down Tom wasn't difficult for Chuck.See also: down, face

face someone or something forward

face something down

to turn something face downward. Ted drew a card and faced it down. Face your cards down when you leave the card table.See also: down, face

face something head-on

Fig. to confront a problem directly and openly. Let's face this problem head-on and try to solve it quickly and painlessly.See also: face

face the music

face up (to someone or something)

face down

face the music

face up

see under face down. See also: face, up

face the music

be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of your actions.See also: face, music

face the ˈmusic

face down

face off

face out

face up

face the music

tv. to receive the rebuke that is due one. (see also chinmusic.) You have to face the music eventually. See also: face, music

face the music

To accept the unpleasant consequences, especially of one's own actions.See also: face, music

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