单词	sake
释义	sake1 nounsake2 noun sakesake1 /seɪk/ ●●○ S3 noun [uncountable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A nation that might disagree with its leaders at times, but will pull together for its nation's sake. And yet this matter of the battle at Pilleth could not be left unanswered, for the sake of his tenure. Before long, people are pursuing change for the sake of change. For your health's sake, it is important not to let yourself get overweight. How am I supposed to do my job tomorrow, for heaven's sake? Our mission is three-fold: To undertake basic research to advance knowledge for its own sake. She went right to the heart of things, for his sake. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► for ... own sake  I hope he’s told the truth for his own sake (=because it will be good for him). COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► goodness · No reason why you should be treated like bone chine just because you've had a baby, for goodness sake.· Why, for goodness sake, should it have been our planet?· For goodness sake, what made you think David Chester would walk into this in the first place?· Whatever happened to punishment, for goodness sake?· For goodness sake, girl, you must stop this silly habit.· It was supposed to be June, for goodness sake, but still the chill shot through my body.· Oh for goodness sake, let's keep is that way. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► for the sake of argument Let's say for the sake of argument it was the scullery window. Let us assume for the sake of argument that Inevitable is correct. Let us assume for the sake of argument that you are not Joan Crawford. Let us say for the sake of argument that it is five different partners on the same night. Suppose, for the sake of argument, man, the true perpetrators of this crime are our enemies. This already poses problems, but let us say, for the sake of argument, that it is equivalent to place. ► for the sake of somebody/something She reluctantly agreed to go for James' sake. They tried to keep their marriage together for the sake of the children. A handful of brokers appeared each day for the sake of keeping it open. I do not believe simply in throwing money at the prison service for the sake of it. I suppose if I had to make the choice, I would sacrifice skiing for the sake of the hills. So, for the sake of the animals themselves, this breed should be brought back slightly from its extremes of exaggeration. They argue any point-and often take the opposite point just for the sake of doing so. We have no doubt that there is no congressional power to expose for the sake of exposure. We pray this for the sake of Your Kingdom. ► for God’s/Christ’s/goodness’/Heaven’s/Pete's sake► for the sake of it He was just talking for the sake of it. He once destroyed an entire constellation just for the sake of it. However, adding photographs just for the sake of it is not a good idea. I do not believe simply in throwing money at the prison service for the sake of it. I think it is sad if you just want to be popular for the sake of it. Know the state of the tide and strength of current; never dive for the sake of it. Like other young people, they want change if only for the sake of it. Of course, there's no point in doing something intrinsically dull just for the sake of it. There is no need to ask questions at this stage just for the sake of it. ► for its own sake Weber says he is interested in writing for its own sake - an uncommon attitude in Hollywood these days. Are you on the side of progress, or just plain old protest for its own sake? But Rothermere and Beaverbrook were not principally interested in the issue for its own sake. But Victor Amadeus seems to have had little interest in scholarship for its own sake. I can still aim at goodness for its own sake. Our mission is three-fold: To undertake basic research to advance knowledge for its own sake. Remember what Edward Abbey wrote about growth for its own sake. The content of education must therefore be that which men would wish to know for its own sake. This is an uneven show, driven by a concept that puts too much value on the different for its own sake. PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► for appearances’ sake/for the sake of appearances► for God’s sake For God's sake, shut up! ► for God’s sake► for goodness’ sake For goodness' sake, be quiet! ► for heaven’s sake For heaven's sake, don't tell him my age! Where was the kid's mother, for heaven's sake? ► for old times’ sake A slight drizzle appeared, just for old times' sake. I just thought it might have been kinda fun, you know, for old times' sake. Or even, for old times' sake, one of the left splinter parties. Then one day, just for old times' sake, I paid a visit to Winston Street. This was really just for old times' sake, just for fun. ► for pity’s sake 1for the sake of somebody/something (also for somebody’s/something’s sake) in order to help, improve, or please someone or something:  He moved to the seaside for the sake of his health. I only went for Kay’s sake. I hope he’s told the truth for his own sake (=because it will be good for him).2for God’s/Christ’s/goodness’/Heaven’s/Pete's sake spoken a)used when you are telling someone how important it is to do something or not to do something:  For goodness' sake, don’t be late! b)used to show that you are angry or annoyed:  What is it now, for God’s sake?3for the sake of it if you do something for the sake of it, you do it because you want to and not for any particular reason:  She likes spending money just for the sake of it.4for its own sake (also something for something’s sake) if something is done for its own sake, it is done for the value of the experience itself, not for any advantage it will bring:  art for art’s sake5for the sake of argument spoken if you say something for the sake of argument, what you say may not be true but it will help you to have a discussion:  Let’s say, just for the sake of argument, that you’ve got £200 to invest. sake1 nounsake2 noun sakesa‧ke2 /ˈsɑːki/ noun [uncountable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS And yet this matter of the battle at Pilleth could not be left unanswered, for the sake of his tenure. Before long, people are pursuing change for the sake of change. She went right to the heart of things, for his sake. word sets WORD SETS► Drink absinth, nounalcohol, nounale, nounalehouse, nounaperitif, nounbaby milk, nounbar, nounbarfly, nounbarhop, verbbarkeeper, nounbarley wine, nounbarmaid, nounbarman, nounbartender, nounbeef tea, nounbeer, nounbenedictine, nounbeverage, nounbibulous, adjectivebistro, nounbitter, nounblack, adjectivebootleg, verbbooze, nounboozer, nounbooze-up, nounboozing, nounboozy, adjectivebottle, verbbouquet, nounbourbon, nounbrandy, nounbreathe, verbbrew, verbbrew, nounbrewer, nounbrewery, nounbroach, verbBuck's Fizz, nounburgundy, nounbuttermilk, nouncamomile, nouncappuccino, nouncarbonated, adjectivecask, nouncellar, nounchalice, nounchampagne, nounchampers, nounchar, nounchartreuse, nounchaser, nounChelsea bun, nounchocolate, nouncider, nounclaret, nounclub soda, nouncoaster, nounCoca-Cola, cocktail, nouncocktail lounge, nouncocktail shaker, nouncocktail stick, nouncocktail waitress, nouncocoa, nouncoffee, nouncoffee bar, nouncoffee bean, nouncoffee machine, nouncoffeemaker, nouncoffee mill, nouncognac, nouncola, nounconsommé, nouncordial, nouncork, nouncork, verbcorkage, nouncorked, adjectivecorkscrew, nouncorn whiskey, nouncrème de menthe, nouncup, nouncuppa, nouncuraçao, noundaiquiri, noundecaf, noundecaffeinated, adjectivedecanter, noundessert wine, noundipsomaniac, noundissipated, adjectivedissipation, noundissolute, adjectivedistiller, noundistillery, noundram, noundraught, noundregs, noundried milk, noundrink, verbdrink, noundrinkable, adjectivedrinking fountain, noundrinking-up time, noundrinking water, noundrinks machine, noundrinks party, noundrop, noundry, adjectiveDutch courage, nounespresso, nounethyl alcohol, nounferment, verbfinger, nounfizz, nounflat, adjectivefloat, nounfortified wine, nounfroth, nounfroth, verbfrothy, adjectivefull-cream, adjectiveGandT, noungassy, adjectivegin, noungin and tonic, nounginger ale, nounginger beer, nounglass, noungreen tea, noungrenadine, noungrog, noungumbo, nounhalf, nounhalf-and-half, nounhangover, nounhappy hour, nounhead, nounhighball, nounhip flask, nounhock, nounhogshead, nounhome brew, nounhooch, nounhot chocolate, nounice bucket, nounice cube, nounice water, nouninfuse, verbinfusion, nounintoxicant, nounintoxicating, adjectiveIrish coffee, nounjar, nounjigger, nounjuice, nounkeg, nounkirsch, nounlace, verblager, nounlandlord, nounlemon, nounlemonade, nounlicensed, adjectivelicensing laws, nounlight, adjectivelight ale, nounlimeade, nounliqueur, nounliquor, nounlite, adjectivelocal, nounlounge bar, nounMadeira, nounmagnum, nounmalt, nounmalted, nounmalt liquor, nounmaraschino, nounmargarita, nounMartini, nounmash, nounmature, adjectivemature, verbmead, nounmeasure, nounmellow, verbmilk, nounmilk shake, nounmilky, adjectivemineral water, nounmint julep, nounmix, verbmixer, nounmocha, nounmoonshine, nounmulled wine, nounneat, adjectivenectar, nounnightcap, nounnip, nounnoggin, nounnon-alcoholic, adjectiveoff-licence, nounopen bar, nounorangeade, nounouzo, nounpale ale, nounparalytic, adjectivepasteurized, adjectivepercolate, verbperk, verbperry, nounpick-me-up, nounpiña colada, nounpink gin, nounpint, nounplonk, nounpop, nounport, nounporter, nounprohibitionist, nounproof, nounpunch, nounquaff, verbrake, nounrat-arsed, adjectivered, nounrefill, nounrefreshment, nounretsina, nounring-pull, nounroot beer, nounrosé, nounrotgut, nounrum, nounrye, nounsake, nounsaloon, nounsangria, nounsarsaparilla, nounschnapps, nounScotch, nounscrewdriver, nounscrumpy, nounsediment, nounsemi-skimmed milk, nounshake, nounshaker, nounshandy, nounshebeen, nounsherry, nounshort, nounshot, nounsiphon, nounsix-pack, nounskimmed milk, nounslimline, adjectivesloe gin, nounslug, nounslush, nounsnifter, nounsoda, nounsoda siphon, nounsoda water, nounsoft drink, nounsparkling, adjectivespeakeasy, nounspike, verbspirit, nounsplash, nounspritzer, nounsquash, nounstein, nounstewed, adjectivestill, adjectivestill, nounstout, nounstraight, adjectivestraw, nounsundowner, nounsup, verbswig, verbswill, verbswizzle stick, nountab, nountable wine, nountall, adjectivetankard, nountavern, nountea, nounteabag, nounteahouse, nountea leaves, nountearoom, nountea shop, nountea urn, nountemperance, nountequila, nountied house, nountippler, nountoddy, nountonic, nountop-up, nountot, nounTurkish coffee, nountwo-percent milk, nounUHT milk, noununcork, verbvermouth, nounvintage, adjectivevintage, nounvintner, nounvodka, nounwater, verbwatering hole, nounweak, adjectivewet bar, nounwhisky, nounwhite, adjectivewine cooler, nounwrecked, adjectiveyeast, noun Phrases PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► for appearances’ sake/for the sake of appearances► for God’s sake For God's sake, shut up! ► for God’s sake► for goodness’ sake For goodness' sake, be quiet! ► for heaven’s sake For heaven's sake, don't tell him my age! Where was the kid's mother, for heaven's sake? ► for old times’ sake A slight drizzle appeared, just for old times' sake. I just thought it might have been kinda fun, you know, for old times' sake. Or even, for old times' sake, one of the left splinter parties. Then one day, just for old times' sake, I paid a visit to Winston Street. This was really just for old times' sake, just for fun. ► for pity’s sake a Japanese alcoholic drink made from rice
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