facing

/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [fˈesɪŋ] /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [fˈesɪŋ] /ˈfā-siŋ/ (ame, mw)

facing — 名詞

  • facingsingular
  • facingsplural

1. an extra strip of cloth stitched onto a clothes opening — for example, around a

1.名詞B1
釋義

滾邊；貼邊

縫在衣物邊緣的加固或裝飾布料

an extra strip of cloth stitched onto a clothes opening — for example, around a collar, cuff, or armhole — so the edge stays firm, holds its form, or looks more decorative.

例句

Lukas sewed a silk facing onto the collar of his evening jacket.

Lukas 在晚宴外套的領子上縫了一條絲質滾邊。

collocation: sew a facing onto [garment part]

The tailor used a contrasting colour for the facing on the cuffs.

裁縫在袖口的貼邊使用了對比色。

contrasting colour facing for decoration

同義詞
  • trim

    decorative edging; more general and can include non-fabric materials

  • edging

    referring to the border itself rather than the reinforcement function

  • binding

    a narrow strip sewn over a raw edge, different from facing which is folded under

用法筆記

Common in tailoring and dressmaking. Not to be confused with lining: facing runs only along the edge of an opening (collar, cuff, armhole), whereas lining covers the entire inside of the garment.

常見錯誤

❌The lining of the collar was frayed.
✅The facing of the collar was frayed.
💡lining covers the whole interior; facing is only the edge trim.
❌I need to replace the facing of this jacket.' (when referring to the entire inner fabric)
✅I need to replace the lining of this jacket.
💡use 'lining' for the full inner layer, 'facing' only for edge reinforcement.

2. a coating of stone, brick, tile, glass, or similar material applied to an exteri

2.名詞B1
釋義

覆面；外牆面

建築物外牆的保護或裝飾層

a coating of stone, brick, tile, glass, or similar material applied to an exterior wall so the structure is shielded from weather or looks more attractive.

例句

The old brick walls were covered with a limestone facing to give them a grander look.

舊磚牆被覆蓋上一層石灰岩外牆面，使其看起來更宏偉。

collocation: limestone/stone facing

Rohan noticed cracks in the stone facing of the apartment building after the earthquake.

地震後，Rohan 注意到公寓大樓的石材覆面出現了裂縫。

同義詞
  • cladding

    broader term, can include insulation boards and rain screens; more common in technical construction

  • veneer

    a thin decorative layer; suggests a surface treatment rather than a protective function

  • covering

    more general, less technical

用法筆記

Distinct from 'cladding' (which can be any external layer) — facing specifically implies a decorative or protective outer skin bonded or fixed to a structural wall. Often uncountable when referring to the material itself ('limestone facing').

常見錯誤

❌The facing of the building is made of brick.' (when meaning the main wall)
✅The building has a brick facing over concrete.
💡facing is a separate outer layer, not the load-bearing wall itself.

facing — 形容詞