face-saver

单词face-saver

基本解释

na.: 〈美俚〉保全面子的事
网络: 保全面子的办法

英汉解释

• 〔美俚〕保全面子的事

• 保全面子的手段

词性分析

• 复数：face-savers

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。