Facing
['feɪsɪŋ] or ['fesɪŋ]
解釋/意思:
(noun.) a protective covering that protects the outside of a building.
(noun.) a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening.
(noun.) an ornamental coating to a building.
校對:西蒙--From WordNet
解釋/意思:
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Face
(n.) A covering in front, for ornament or other purpose; an exterior covering or sheathing; as, the facing of an earthen slope, sea wall, etc. , to strengthen it or to protect or adorn the exposed surface.
(n.) A lining placed near the edge of a garment for ornament or protection.
(n.) The finishing of any face of a wall with material different from that of which it is chiefly composed, or the coating or material so used.
(n.) A powdered substance, as charcoal, bituminous coal, ect., applied to the face of a mold, or mixed with the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to the casting.
(n.) The collar and cuffs of a military coat; -- commonly of a color different from that of the coat.
(n.) The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about; -- chiefly in the pl.
校對:伊薇特
例句/造句/用法:
- At the foot of the throne these two parties separated and halted, facing each other at opposite sides of the aisle. 愛德格·賴斯·巴勒斯. 火星公主.
- I was conducted at once to where Sheridan was located with his troops drawn up in line of battle facing the Confederate army near by. 尤利西斯·格蘭特. U．S．格蘭特的個人回憶錄.
- She had risen, and he stood facing her with his eyes on hers. 伊蒂絲·華頓. 快樂之家.
- He stood on the hearth of Aufidius's hall, facing the image of greatness fallen, but greater than ever in that low estate. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪麗.
- In the middle of the day he sat under a large tree in front of the house facing a well-travelled road. 弗蘭克·路易斯·戴爾. 愛迪生的生平和發明.
- Behind the throne was a narrow doorway and in this Than Kosis now stood facing me, with drawn long-sword. 愛德格·賴斯·巴勒斯. 火星公主.
- Facing her on the bank blazed the fire, which at once sent a ruddy glare into the room where she was, and overpowered the candles. 湯瑪斯·哈代. 還鄉.
- I ran the same way, outstripping a good many, and soon came facing the wild sea. 查理斯·狄更斯. 大衛·科波菲爾.
- Well,' said Bounderby, stopping and facing about to confront them all, 'I'll tell you. 查理斯·狄更斯. 艱難時事.
- Facing Huxley with a smiling insolence, he begged to know, _was it through his grandfather or grandmother that he claimed his descent from a monkey_? 赫伯特·喬治·威爾斯. 世界史綱.
- Thomas was to move out from his lines facing the ridge, leaving enough of Palmer's corps to guard against an attack down the valley. 尤利西斯·格蘭特. U．S．格蘭特的個人回憶錄.
- The Army of the Potomac was facing to the west, though our advance was made to the south, except when facing the enemy. 尤利西斯·格蘭特. U．S．格蘭特的個人回憶錄.
- On the other side of the lawn, facing the targets, was pitched a real tent, with benches and garden-seats about it. 伊蒂絲·華頓. 純真年代.
- This placed us facing the judges and the audience. 愛德格·賴斯·巴勒斯. 火星戰神.
- His arms were yearning up to her; but she drew away, and they remained facing each other, divided by the distance that her words had created. 伊蒂絲·華頓. 純真年代.
- Each consists of two facings of the best maple with a core of hard but resilient wood in the middle. 佚名. 神奇的知識之書.
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