keep up appearances
US /kiːp ʌp əˈpɪr.ən.sɪz/
UK /kiːp ʌp əˈpɪr.ən.sɪz/
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維持體面, 裝門面
to pretend to be happier, less poor, etc., than you really are, because you do not want people to know how bad your real situation is
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Despite their financial struggles, they tried to keep up appearances for their children.
儘管經濟拮据，他們還是努力為孩子們維持體面。
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She always dresses well to keep up appearances, even when she's feeling down.
她總是穿戴整齊以維持體面，即使心情不好也是如此。