| 单词 | sake |
| 释义 | sake (once / 81 pages) 1n 2n Sake means the purpose for doing something. You might run a fund-raising marathon for the sake of sick children. Sake comes from the old English term for "affair," or "cause of guilt." We usually use sake to talk about the motivating cause of something we do. You might study hard for the sake of your grades. But then again, you might blow off your studies for the sake of having fun. Spelled the same way, but pronounced SAH-key, sake is also the name of a Japanese alcoholic drink made from fermented rice. WORD FAMILYsake: sakes USAGE EXAMPLESIn 2017, for my own sake, it’s time to silently block and move on. Salon(Jan 02, 2017) “We need to avoid the temptation of just saying ‘no’ for the sake of saying ‘no,’” Mock said. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) Also for the sake of balance we should note that throughout June Donald Trump continues to emit a steady stream of truly idiotic statements. Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016) 1 1n the purpose of achieving or obtaining for the sake of argument Hyper aim, design, intent, intention, purpose an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions 2n a reason for wanting something done 2for your sake died for the sake of his country Syn|Hypo|Hyper interest behalf for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive) benefit, welfare something that aids or promotes well-being n Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot Syn|Hyper rice beer, saki alcohol, alcoholic beverage, alcoholic drink, inebriant, intoxicant a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent |
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