| 词汇 | save face |
| 释义 | save face save 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。 |
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