| 释义 |
save face if you do something to save face, you do it so that people will not lose their respect for you保全面子:•Both countries saved face with the compromise.有了这个妥协方案，两个国家都保全了面子。save face to do something that will stop you from looking stupid or feeling embarrassed保全面子:•A compromise must be found which will allow both sides in the dispute to save face.必须找到一种折中的办法，让有分歧的双方都可以保住面子。⇒FACE-SAVING save face retain respect; avoid humiliation 保全面子; 避免蒙羞。 save facesave one's good reputation, popu larity, or dignity when sth. has happened or may happen to hurt sb. 保全名誉；保全面子 * They gave him a choice of resign ing, to save face. 他们给了他自动辞职的机会以保全他的面子。 * I think it would be better if you admitted your mistake instead of trying to save face. 我认为你还是认错的好，不要死要面子了。 |