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Chinese dictionary
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n.mod(used by an old person in speaking of his dignity or self-respect) prestige
他似乎老多了,不过他曾经多次侥幸脱险的老狐狸神情,仍然刻画在他那干瘪的老脸上。
He seemed much aged, but the look of the old fox, who had escaped from so many tight fixes, was still imprinted on his wizened face.
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n.a thick-skinned person; shameless person
豁出这张老脸去求情
have the cheek to ask for a favour
你让我这老脸往哪儿搁?
How could I ever face people again?
看在我这张老脸的份儿上,就饶了他这回吧。
For my sake, let him off this time.