save appearances

英 美
  • vi.装门面(虚饰外表)
  • appearances n.出现;外表;表面迹象名词appearance的复数形式.
  • save v.救;节省;保存n.救援,救助
    用作不及物动词 (vi.)
    1. It was an ordinary vase, but to save appearances, she said it was a family heirloom.
      它本来是一个普通花瓶,为了装门面,她却说它是一件传家宝。
    2. In a word, Mrs. Bate put a good face against fortune, and kept up appearances in the most virtuous manner.
      总而言之,别德太太会装门面,在外场上敷衍得很像样。