face-saver

face-saver

美 　英

• na.〈美俚〉保全面子的事
• 网络保全面子的办法

词形变化

复数：face-savers  

英汉解释

na.	1. 〈美俚〉保全面子的事

英英解释

n.	1. something that you do in order to stop people losing respect for you

例句

The compromise was a face saver for all concerned.

折中是对所有有关方面保全面子的策略。

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

克林顿的访问可能证明他尚余些面子。

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.

也许金正日已意识到此时正是他改变战术，重新回到谈判桌前的最佳时刻，而克林顿的来访恰恰给金挽回了颜面。