For pete's sake Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈpits/ /ˈseɪk
for-PEETS-SAYK
fˈɔː/ /piːts/ /sɑːkeɪ
faw-PEETS-SAYK
释义
A mild, informal exclamation used to express frustration, annoyance, surprise, or emphasis; similar to saying 'for goodness' sake' or 'please'.
用法与细微差别
Very informal and mild; never offensive. Used to add emotional emphasis, often before a request or complaint. Close in meaning to 'for goodness' sake.' Not used in formal writing. Often found in spoken English as an interjection.
Spanish: por el amor de Dios - por favor (exclamación) - ¡por Dios!Portuguese (BR): pelo amor de Deus - por favor (exclamação)Portuguese (PT): por amor de Deus - por favor (exclamação)Chinese (Simplified): 看在老天的份上 - 拜托Chinese (Traditional): 看在老天的份上 - 拜託Hindi: भगवान के लिए - अरे यारArabic: بالله عليك - من فضلكBengali: আল্লাহর দোহাই - আব্বার দোহাই - দয়া করেRussian: ради Бога - ради всего святогоJapanese: お願いだから - 頼むからVietnamese: trời ơi - làm ơnKorean: 제발 - 부탁이야Turkish: Allah aşkına - lütfenUrdu: خدا کے واسطے - براہ کرمIndonesian: ya ampun - tolong - demi Tuhan
例句
Oh, for Pete's sake, can't you just listen for a second?
natural
For Pete's sake, that's the third time you've lost your keys this week.
natural
Leave me alone, for Pete's sake!
natural
For Pete's sake, turn down the TV!
basic
For Pete's sake, hurry up or we'll be late.
basic
Close the window, for Pete's sake, it's freezing!
basic