sake
名词
UK/seɪk/
US/seɪk/
片语 sake 名词
- for the sake of someone/for someone's sake
In order to benefit or assist someone or something.
• For her sake, we decided to cancel the trip.
- for the sake of something/for something's sake
Because of, or for the purpose of something.
• We shouldn't argue for the sake of a few dollars.
- for goodness', God's, Pete's, heaven's, etc. sake
used to emphasize a request or command, often expressing frustration or impatience.
• For goodness' sake, could you please hurry up?