| 单词 | face |
| 释义 | face —face /feɪs/ noun (FRONT) F0 [C] the front or surface of an object: » the north face of a mountain» the west face of the buildingThesaurus+: ↑Surfaces of objects , ↑Edges and extremities of objectsF0 [C] the front of a clock or watch that has the numbers or marks that show what time it is: » a watch face with Roman numeralsThesaurus+: ↑Watches and clocks• • • Extra Examples:» The north face of the Eiger is a very difficult climb.» She abseiled down the rock face.» When she received her prize I think I was the proudest parent on the face of the earth.» The postcard shows a view of the magnificently carved west face of the cathedral.» I rather like that watch with the square face and roman numerals.noun (HEAD) A1 [C] the front of the head, where the eyes, nose, and mouth are: » She's got a long, thin face.» She had a puzzled expression on her face.Thesaurus+: ↑The head and faceA1 [C] an expression on someone's face: » I was greeted by smiling faces.» He had a face like thunder (= he looked very angry).Thesaurus+: ↑The head and facemake/pull a faceB1 to make a strange expression with your face, usually to show that you do not like someone or something: » "This tastes horrible," said Tom, pulling a face at his glass.» I was pulling silly faces to make the baby laugh.Thesaurus+: ↑Grimacing and frowning• • • Extra Examples:» There was a look of intense concentration on her face.» The rain beat against her face as she struggled through the wind.» She had a look of utter devastation on her face.» She slapped him across the face.» It was so cold that he wrapped a scarf tightly around his face.noun [U] (RESPECT) ► C2 the respect and honour of others: » He thinks he would lose face if he admitted the mistake.» She tried to save face by inventing a story about being overseas at the time.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing respect and admirationverb (DEAL WITH) ↑Verb Endings for face B2 [T] If you face a problem, or a problem faces you, you have to deal with it: » This is one of the many problems faced by working mothers.» Passengers could face long delays.» You're faced with a very difficult choice there.Thesaurus+: ↑Dealing with things or people , ↑Acting and acts , ↑Coping and not coping , ↑Tolerating and enduringB2 [T] to accept that something unpleasant is true and start to deal with the situation: » I think Phil has to face the fact that she no longer loves him.» We have to face facts here - we simply don't have enough money.» He's dying but he refuses to face the truth.Thesaurus+: ↑Dealing with things or people , ↑Acting and acts , ↑Coping and not coping , ↑Tolerating and enduringcan't face sth/doing sthB2 to not want to do or deal with something unpleasant: » I can't face walking up all those steps again.» I know I've got to tell her but I can't face it.Thesaurus+: ↑AfraidC2 [T] to deal with someone when the situation between you is difficult: » She half hoped he would not find her, though she knew she would have to face him sooner or later.• • • Extra Examples:» Some of the leaders of the coup took their lives rather than face dishonour.» Teachers who fail to fall in line with the new regulations may face dismissal.» There's a law to protect refugees from forcible return to countries where they face persecution.» He is fighting extradition to Hong Kong to face trial on fraud charges.» I can't face the hassle of moving house again.verb [I usually + adv/prep, T] (TURN TOWARDS) ↑Verb Endings for face ► B1 to turn or be turned towards something physically; to be opposite something: » The terrace faces towards the sea/faces south.» Their houses face each other across the street.Thesaurus+: ↑Direction of motion , ↑Points of the compass• • • Extra Examples:» He made towards the door, but stopped and turned to face me.» The balcony faces west.» She turned around so that she was facing her opponent.» She wheeled round to face him and saw him take out a gun.» The window of their hotel room faced the sea.verb [T] (BUILDING) ↑Verb Endings for face ► F0 If you face a building, you put an extra layer in front of what is already there: » The house was built of wood but faced in/with brick.Thesaurus+: ↑Covering and adding layersThesaurus+: ↑Construction work and workers |
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