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face-saving

英 /ˈfeɪs seɪvɪŋ/美 /ˈfeɪs seɪvɪŋ/
  • adj.
    保全体面的；顾全面子的

双语例句

  1. The decision appears to be a face-saving compromise which will allow the governor to remain in office.
    此决定看上去是为保全州长面子以继续任职而做的一个妥协。
    来自《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
  2. Is he seeking a face-saving formula from a European summit at the end of the month?
    本月末将召开的欧洲峰会上，他会想法挽回自己的面子吗？
  3. Take her to one side and offer her a lot of money, a face-saving story and a great reference, and usher her gently out of the door.
    把她叫到一边，给她一大笔钱，编造一些为她保留颜面的话，再写一些很棒的评语，和颜悦色地把她送出门。

网络短语

  • Face-saving Theory
    面子保全理论；面子保全论
  • face-saving act
    维护面子行为
  • face-saving system
    面子体系
  • face-saving devices
    面子维护手段
  • face saving behavior
    爱面子行为

词义分布

爱面子的
60%
保全面子的
40%

英英释义

  • n.an act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige)
  • adj.maintaining dignity or prestige