1. to have your face or front turned towards something
使臉或正面朝向某物
Please face the camera and smile.
請面向鏡頭並微笑。
The house faces south, so it gets a lot of sun.
這棟房子朝南，所以陽光很充足。
He faced the window, watching the rain.
他面向窗戶，看著雨。
Face Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
face
verb
快速理解
What does "Face" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Face"?
「face」作為動詞，主要描述面對、朝向或處理某事物的動作。
- 1
面對（方向或位置）
EN: to be positioned with the front toward something
翻譯: 使正面朝向某物；面對著。
- 2
面對（困難或處境）
EN: to confront or deal with a difficult situation
翻譯: 面對、應對（困難、問題或處境）。
- 3
面臨（後果或風險）
EN: to be confronted with a consequence or risk
翻譯: 面臨、將要承受（後果、風險或可能性）。
- 4
覆蓋表面
EN: to cover the surface of something
翻譯: 覆蓋在某物的表面上。
小提醒：注意「face」作動詞時，後面常直接接面對的「對象」（困難、方向、後果等），例如「face a problem」、「face the window」。它強調的是主動面對或被迫承受的狀態。
發音（How to Pronounce "Face" in English）
How to pronounce "Face" in English?"Face" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Face" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life, Because almost everything- all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Face"?How does "Face" change by context?
2. to deal with a difficult situation or person
面對、應付（困難的情況或人）
You have to face your problems, not run away from them.
你必須面對你的問題，而不是逃避它們。
The company is facing a serious financial crisis.
這家公司正面臨嚴重的財務危機。
She bravely faced her critics and explained her decision.
她勇敢地面對批評者，並解釋了她的決定。
3. to be in a situation where something is likely to happen to you
面臨（某種可能發生的情況）
If you break the law, you could face a heavy fine.
如果你違法，你可能面臨巨額罰款。
The team faces a tough challenge in the next game.
這支隊伍在下一場比賽中面臨艱鉅的挑戰。
He faces the possibility of losing his job.
他面臨失業的可能性。
4. to cover the surface of something with a different material
在…表面覆蓋（另一種材料）
The builders faced the old brick wall with concrete.
建築工人用混凝土覆蓋了舊磚牆的表面。
The cabinet is faced with beautiful oak veneer.
這個櫥櫃的表面貼了一層漂亮的橡木薄板。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Face"?How to make natural sentences with "Face"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| face + noun (problem, challenge, difficulty) | 面對（問題、挑戰、困難） | We must face the reality of the situation. (我們必須面對現實情況。) |
| face + noun (direction, east, north) | 朝向（某個方向） | The building faces the park. (這棟建築面向公園。) |
| be faced with + noun | 面臨（某種情況或問題） | The company is faced with a serious financial crisis. (這家公司正面臨嚴重的財務危機。) |
| face up to + noun | 勇敢面對（困難或不愉快的事） | He finally faced up to his responsibilities. (他終於勇敢承擔起自己的責任。) |
| face + V-ing | 面對（做某事） | She couldn't face telling him the bad news. (她無法面對告訴他這個壞消息。) |
| face + adverb (forward, ahead, onward) | 面朝（某個方位） | Please face forward during the entire journey. (請在整個旅程中都面向前方。) |
| face the fact(s) that + clause | 面對…的事實 | You need to face the fact that the project has failed. (你需要面對專案已經失敗的事實。) |
用法說明
How is "Face" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Face"?
face doing vs face to do
- face doing 表示「面臨、必須處理（某種情況或行動）」，強調面對的是一個既成事實或一個需要處理的過程。
- face to do 在標準英語中並非正確的動詞片語。動詞 "face" 後通常直接接名詞（face a problem）或動名詞（face doing something），表示面對的對象。
- 若要表達「為了面對...而做某事」的意圖，可能會使用 "face up to the task of doing something" 或 "confront the need to do something" 等其他結構。
- 在非正式口語中，有時會聽到 "I can't face to do it" 這樣的用法，但這被視為不標準，應避免在正式寫作中使用。 EN: The company faces cutting costs to survive the recession. 翻譯: 這家公司為了在經濟衰退中生存，面臨必須削減成本的處境。
EN:He couldn't face telling her the bad news.
翻譯:他無法面對要告訴她這個壞消息。
總結建議
在表達「面臨做某事」時，應使用 "face + V-ing" 的結構，避免使用 "face to + V"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Face" and similar words?How to choose "Face" vs alternatives?
face vs confront
「face」通常指面對一個情況、事實或後果，可能是被動或中性的；「confront」則更強調主動、直接地面對，常帶有挑戰性或對抗性。
face vs encounter
「face」強調面對並處理某事物（常是困難的），需要承擔後果或採取行動；「encounter」則指偶然遇見或經歷某事，不必然涉及處理或對抗。
face vs deal with
「face」指承認並接受某個（常為負面的）現實或情況；「deal with」則更進一步，指採取具體行動來處理或解決該情況。
口語用法
How is "Face" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Face"?
引述
在轉述他人意見或要求時，常用來緩和語氣，表示「面對…的情況」。 EN: He said we have to face the fact that the budget is gone. 翻譯: 他說我們必須面對預算已經用完的事實。
EN:She told me to face my fears and just do it.
翻譯:她告訴我要面對恐懼，直接去做。
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會重複或拉長音節來強調面對的困難或決心。 EN: We really have to faaaace this problem, it's not going away. 翻譯: 我們真的必須面對這個問題，它不會自己消失。
EN:I just can't face another meeting today.
翻譯:我今天實在無法再面對另一場會議了。
停頓填充
在思考或組織想法時，會用「face it」或「let's face it」作為填充語，帶出顯而易見的事實。 EN: The project is, well, let's face it, behind schedule. 翻譯: 這個專案，嗯，老實說吧，進度已經落後了。
EN:It's a difficult situation to, you know, face.
翻譯:這是一個，你知道的，很難面對的情況。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文）中，應避免使用上述口語化的停頓填充或語氣強調形式，建議使用更精確、結構完整的句子來表達。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Face"?What fixed phrases with "Face" should I remember?
face up to
face up to [something]
勇敢面對（困難或不愉快的事實）
face the facts
face the facts
面對現實
face a problem
face [a problem / challenge / difficulty]
面臨問題／挑戰／困難
face the consequences
face the consequences
承擔後果
face towards
face [north/south/etc.] / face towards [something]
朝向，面向
face opposition
face [opposition / criticism / resistance]
遭遇反對／批評／阻力
face a dilemma
face a dilemma
面臨兩難的困境
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Face"?Which "Face" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I faced a difficult problem yesterday.
✓I faced a difficult problem yesterday.
雖然文法上正確，但許多學習者會誤以為 'face' 只能用於現在或未來時態。實際上，'face' 作為動詞可以描述過去、現在或未來面對的情況。此處提供正確例句以澄清時態使用的誤解。
×We must face with the reality.
✓We must face the reality.
動詞 'face' 是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，不需要介系詞 'with'。'Face with' 是常見的冗詞錯誤。
×He is facing to make a decision.
✓He is facing a decision.
'Face' 後面接名詞或名詞片語作為受詞，表示『面對某事物』。錯誤例句中誤加了 'to make'，使結構變得冗餘且不自然。正確用法是直接接名詞。
×The window faces to the south.
✓The window faces south.
當 'face' 用於描述方向時（如建築物、房間的朝向），後面直接接方位詞（east, south, west, north），不需要介系詞 'to'。
×I can't face to see him again.
✓I can't face seeing him again.
動詞 'face' 後面若需接另一個動作，應使用動名詞 (gerund, V-ing) 形式，而非不定詞 (to V)。這是動詞接續模式的常見錯誤。
×We are all faced by the same issue.
✓We are all faced with the same issue.
在被動語態中，'face' 通常與介系詞 'with' 連用，構成 'be faced with'，表示『面臨、面對』。使用 'by' 是錯誤的。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Face"?What are tense/participle forms of "Face"?
faces(3rd_singular)facing(present_participle)faced(past)faced(past_participle)