loss of face
US /lɔs əv feɪs/
UK /lɔs əv feɪs/

1.
顏面盡失, 丟臉
public humiliation or disgrace
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The scandal caused him a great loss of face in the community.
這場醜聞讓他社區裡顏面盡失。
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To admit defeat would be a terrible loss of face for the leader.
承認失敗對領導人來說將是巨大的顏面盡失。