face
含义: The front of the head; to confront or deal with
Face refers to the front part of the head, but also has many figurative uses. As a verb, it means to confront or deal with something, or to be positioned towards. Expressions include 'face to face' (directly), 'lose face' (be humiliated), 'save face' (preserve reputation), 'face the music' (accept consequences), and 'on the face of it' (apparently).
例句
- She had a smile on her face. 她脸上带着微笑。Tenía una sonrisa en la cara.彼女は笑顔を浮かべていました。그녀는 얼굴에 미소를 띠고 있었습니다.
- We need to face the facts. 我们需要面对现实。Necesitamos enfrentar los hechos.私たちは事実と向き合う必要があります。우리는 사실을 직시할 필요가 있습니다.
- The house faces south. 这栋房子朝南。La casa da al sur.その家は南向きです。그 집은 남향입니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old French 'face', from Vulgar Latin 'facia', from Latin 'faciēs' meaning 'form, appearance, figure'. The Latin root is related to 'facere' (to make, to do) — your face is what you 'make' or present to the world. 'Lose face' and 'save face' were borrowed from Chinese.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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