face-saver

face-saver

美 　英

  • na.〈美俚〉保全面子的事
  • 網絡保全面子的辦法

詞形變化

復數：face-savers  

英漢解釋

na.
1.
〈美俚〉保全面子的事

英英解釋

n.

例句

The compromise was a face saver for all concerned.

折中是對所有有關方面保全面子的策略。

Mr Clinton's visit could yet prove his face-saver.

克林頓的訪問可能證明他尚余些面子。

Perhaps Mr Kim has decided it is time to change tack and start talking again. Mr Clinton's visit could yet prove his face-saver.

也許金正日已意識到此時正是他改變戰術，重新回到談判桌前的最佳時刻，而克林頓的來訪恰恰給金挽回了顏面。