Definitions
n. The front of the head, including eyes, nose, and mouth.
脸；面部
v. To encounter or deal with a difficult situation.
面临；面对
v. To look or point in a particular direction.
面向；朝向
Example
He washed his face before sitting down for breakfast.
他洗了脸才坐下来吃早餐。
Many coastal cities face increasing risks from flooding as sea levels rise and extreme weather becomes more frequent.
随着海平面上升和极端天气日益频繁，许多沿海城市面临越来越大的洪水风险。
Collocations
- wash your face
- face a challenge
- face south
- face to face
Word family
- facial (adj.)
- faceless (adj.)
Usage tip
面对困难可说face difficulties或be faced with difficulties。
FAQ
- What does face mean?
- The front of the head, including eyes, nose, and mouth. To encounter or deal with a difficult situation. To look or point in a particular direction.
- How is face pronounced?
- UK /feɪs/, US /feɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
