sake

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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 English
sakeother
=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?

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