面子

面子 [miàn zi]

1. ■ （物体表面） outer part; outside; face:

大衣的面子 the outside of an overcoat

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常用词组

1. ■ （体面） reputation; prestige; face:

面子问题 questions of one's reputation;

爱面子 be concerned about face-saving;

不讲面子 have no consideration for sb.'s sensibilities;

丢面子 lose face;

给面子 show due respect for sb.'s feelings;

顾面子 save face;

撕破面子 cast aside all considerations of face; not spare sb.'s sensibilities;

为了保全面子 in order to save appearance;

有面子 enjoy due respect;

他屡屡失败以后， 这次胜利挽回了他的面子。 After all his failures, the win saved his face.