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face saving

/ˈfeɪs ˌseɪvɪŋ/

翻译: 为避免丢脸、尴尬或失去尊严而采取的行为或策略,通常通过保全声誉或社会地位来应对困境。

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C1formalcommon/ˈfeɪs ˌseɪvɪŋ/

An action or strategy used to avoid humiliation, embarrassment, or loss of dignity, often by preserving one's reputation or social standing in a difficult situation.

  • 🇨🇳为避免丢脸、尴尬或失去尊严而采取的行为或策略,通常通过保全声誉或社会地位来应对困境。
  1. Preserving dignity B2 formal

    An action or statement intended to avoid embarrassment or humiliation for oneself or someone else.

    • He made a face-saving apology to avoid a public argument.
    • The company offered a face-saving resignation to the executive.
    • She accepted the blame as a face-saving gesture for her team.

    🇨🇳保全面子