"give face" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈfeɪs

GIV FAYS

UK

ɡˈɪv/ /fˈeɪs

giv FAYS

释义

To treat someone with extra respect or honor, often publicly, sometimes to avoid embarrassment or to show social approval. Common in some cultures as a form of saving or giving 'face'.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈfeɪs

英式英语

ɡˈɪv/ /fˈeɪs

简化发音

美式

GIV FAYS

英式

giv FAYS

语境中听

His boss always gives face to senior staff during meetings.

At the party, she gave face to her friend by praising him in front of everyone.

He felt important when his team gave face to him during the ceremony.

The manager didn't want to embarrass Tom in front of others, so she decided to give face instead.