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face saver

/ˈfeɪs ˌseɪvər/

翻译: 指在尴尬、困难或丢面子的处境中,帮助某人避免羞辱、保住尊严或摆脱窘境的言行或举动。也指挽回面子或体面下台的办法。

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/ˈfeɪs ˌseɪvər/C1informal
  • zh指在尴尬、困难或丢面子的处境中,帮助某人避免羞辱、保住尊严或摆脱窘境的言行或举动。也指挽回面子或体面下台的办法。

An action or gesture that helps someone avoid embarrassment, humiliation, or loss of dignity in a difficult situation.

  1. Preserving dignityB2informal

    An action or statement that prevents someone from feeling embarrassed or losing respect.

    zh保全面子

    • His apology was a face saver after the awkward mistake.
    • She offered a face saver by changing the subject.
    • The compromise was a face saver for both parties.