"save face" 怎么发音
expression
ˈseɪv/ /ˈfeɪs
SAYV FAYS
sˈeɪv/ /fˈeɪs
SAYV FAYS
释义
To avoid embarrassment or losing the respect of others, especially by acting in a way that protects your reputation.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈseɪv/ /ˈfeɪs
英式英语
sˈeɪv/ /fˈeɪs
简化发音
美式
SAYV FAYS
英式
SAYV FAYS
语境中听
He lied to save face after making a mistake.
She apologized to save face in front of her friends.
The boss tried to save face after the project failed.
He made an excuse to save face when he forgot her name.