facing

• اسم يدل على الطبقة أو الغطاء الذي يُوضع على سطح شيء ما (كالثوب أو البناء أو المنشأ) للحماية أو الزينة أو التقوية، وكذلك قد يعني الواجهة أو الجهة المقابلة.

A noun referring to a covering or lining applied to the surface of something, such as a garment, building, or structure, for protection, ornamentation, or strengthening.

1. Garment edge liningB2formal

   A piece of fabric sewn along the edge of a garment, such as a collar or cuff, for decoration or to make it stronger.

   حاشية الثوب

   • The jacket has a silk facing on the collar.
   • She added a contrasting facing to the cuffs for a unique look.
   • The tailor reinforced the buttonholes with a sturdy facing.

2. Building claddingB2formaltechnical

   An outer layer of material applied to a building's surface for decoration or protection.

   تكسية المباني

   • The building's stone facing gives it a classic appearance.
   • They used brick facing to cover the concrete structure.
   • The modern office tower has a glass facing.

   المرادفاتcladdingcoveringfacaderevetmentsheathingsidingskinsurfacingveneer

3. Protective outer layerB2formaltechnical

   A covering that shields the outside of a structure from weather or damage.

   طبقة خارجية واقية

   • The wooden house has a metal facing to protect against rain.
   • The wall's facing is made of weather-resistant panels.
   • They installed a new facing to improve the building's insulation.

   المرادفاتcladdingcoatingcoveringsheathingsidingveneer

4. Surface applicationC1formaltechnical

   The act of covering something with a layer of a different material.

   تَكْسِيَة

   • The process of facing the countertop with marble took two days.
   • Facing the old fireplace with tiles gave it a fresh look.
   • The carpenter is facing the cabinet doors with oak veneer.

   المرادفاتcladdingcoatingcoveringoverlayplatingsheathingsurfacingveneer

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على مواجهة موقف صعب أو التعامل معه، أو التصدي لشيء ما، أو التوجّه نحو شيء بالنظر أو الوقوف قبالته.

A verb used to indicate the act of confronting or dealing with a difficult situation, or positioning oneself towards something.

1. To confront or deal withB1formal

   To deal with a difficult situation or problem directly.

   واجه

   • She had to face her fears of public speaking.
   • The company is facing financial difficulties.
   • He faced the challenge with determination.

   المرادفاتaddressbraveconfrontencounterhandlemeetopposetacklewithstand

   الأضدادavoiddodgeevadeshirksidestep

2. To be positioned towardsA2formal

   To have the front or face directed towards someone or something.

   أن يكون مواجهاً لـ

   • The house faces the ocean.
   • Please face the front of the room.
   • The two buildings face each other across the street.

   المرادفاتfrontlook out onoverlook

   الأضدادavertbackturn away

3. To accept the truthB1informal

   To accept that something is true and deal with it.

   الاعتراف بالحقيقة

   • You need to face the fact that you made a mistake.
   • Let's face it, we're lost.
   • He finally faced the reality of the situation.

   المرادفاتacceptacknowledgeconfronthandle

الصيغ المركّبةface offface up