雅思口语：失面子

 　　lose face：丢脸，失面子

　　例如：He tried to conceal¹ his mistake so as not to lose face.(他知道他错了，但怕丢面子而不敢承认。)

　　If Tom cannot keep his promise, he'll lose face.如果汤姆不能信守诺言，他就会丢面子。

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v.隐藏，隐瞒，隐蔽

参考例句：

• He had to conceal his identity to escape the police.为了躲避警方，他只好隐瞒身份。
• He could hardly conceal his joy at his departure.他几乎掩饰不住临行时的喜悦。