face-saver

英 ['feɪss'eɪvər] 美 ['feɪss'eɪvər]

• n. 保全面子的

英英释义

名词 face saver:

1. an act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige)

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. The fact that you report through him is nothing more than a formula to save his face.
   你要向他报告工作这件事，只是为了给他保全面子的客套话。