| 单词 | face-saving |
| 释义 | > as lemmasface-saving face-saving n. and adj. (a) n. the action or process of saving face; (b) adj. that saves face (see to save face at Phrases 8h(b)). ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > reputation > good repute > [adjective] > preserving one's reputation save-face1900 face-saving1901 the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > reputation > good repute > [noun] > preserving one's reputation face-saving1931 1901 Arizona Republic 25 Feb. 2/2 True, the kaiser professed to regard the carefully conditioned reply as an acceptance of his offer, but that was generally interpreted as a bit of diplomatic face-saving. 1902 Times 25 Dec. 5/2 To the Viceroys..the admission of such a possibility contains much ‘face saving’ virtue. 1931 Economist 4 Apr. 716/1 After all, ‘face-saving’ is common form in the politics of every country. 1957 Observer 10 Nov. 1/5 This satellite launching is an isolated face-saving move in a sense. 1997 A. Barnett This Time vi. 173 In dealing with rights and legislation, the government can get away with verbal face-saving. < as lemmas |
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