save face
US /seɪv feɪs/
UK /seɪv feɪs/
成语
挽回颜面, 保住面子
to avoid losing the respect of other people
示例:
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He had to apologize to save face after his mistake.
他犯错后不得不道歉以挽回颜面。
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The company made a small concession to save face in the negotiation.
公司在谈判中做出了小小的让步以挽回颜面。