【俚語】
Save face 保全面子
Lose face 丟面子
【例句】
I was late for the meeting but tried to save face by blaming an urgent call.
我開會遲到了,但為了保全面子,我把責任推給了一個緊急電話。
Jack is more afraid of losing face than losing money. So sometimes he delivers more than he can chew.
比起丟錢,Jack更害怕丟臉。所以他有時候承諾太多而無法兌現。
Do me a favor! 給點面子!
【例句】
Hey! Do me a favor! Don’t tell my girlfriend about this. Ok?
喂,給點面子!別給我女朋友講這個事,好不好?
Save reputation 保全聲譽;保全面子
【例句】
He tried hard to save his reputation when his company closed down.
當公司倒閉時,他很努力地去挽回自己的名譽。
Disgrace 恥辱;丟臉
【例句】
How can you do this? You're a disgrace to the whole family!
你怎么能這么做?你就是全家的恥辱!