sake
UK/seik/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
n.
Purpose, reason, or benefit; used in phrases like 'for the sake of' to mean for the benefit or purpose of.
缘故；目的；利益
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsakeother
=sake
Common Collocations
- 1.for the sake of为了……起见
- 2.for goodness' sake看在老天的份上
- 3.for old times' sake为了叙旧
- 4.for safety's sake为了安全起见
Example Sentences
- 1.
Please be quiet for the sake of the sleeping baby.
- 2.
She moved to a new city for the sake of her career.
- 3.
For goodness' sake, can you stop arguing and focus?