loss of face
US /lɔs əv feɪs/
UK /lɔs əv feɪs/
1.
颜面尽失, 丢脸
public humiliation or disgrace
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The scandal caused him a great loss of face in the community.
这场丑闻让他社区里颜面尽失。
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To admit defeat would be a terrible loss of face for the leader.
承认失败对领导人来说将是巨大的颜面尽失。