sake
Significado: For the purpose or benefit of someone or something
Sake is used in phrases indicating purpose or benefit: 'for the sake of' means for the purpose or benefit of someone/something; 'for goodness' sake' expresses frustration or emphasis; 'for old times' sake' means in memory of the past. Note: this is different from 'sake' (酒), the Japanese rice wine.
Ejemplos
- For the sake of clarity, let me explain again. 为了清楚起见,让我再解释一遍。Por claridad, déjame explicar de nuevo.明確にするために、もう一度説明させてください。명확히 하기 위해 다시 한번 설명하겠습니다.
- She stayed in the marriage for the sake of the children. 她为了孩子们留在了这段婚姻中。Ella permaneció en el matrimonio por el bien de los niños.彼女は子供たちのためにその結婚生活を続けました。그녀는 아이들을 위해 결혼 생활을 유지했습니다.
- For goodness' sake, stop making that noise! 看在老天的份上,别再发出那种噪音了!¡Por Dios, deja de hacer ese ruido!お願いだから、その音を立てるのをやめて!제발, 그 소리 좀 그만 내!
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'sacu' meaning 'a lawsuit, cause, dispute', from Proto-Germanic 'sako' (affair, thing, charge). Related to 'seek'. The phrase 'for the sake of' means 'for the cause of'. Not related to the Japanese rice wine.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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