sake

名词 sake:

1. a reason for wanting something done
   同义词：interest
2. Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot
   同义词：saki, rice beer
3. the purpose of achieving or obtaining

1. It's the company's policy to sacrifice short-term profits for the sake of long-term growth.
   为长期发展而牺牲短期利润是公司的方针。
2. Don't inconvenience yourself for my sake.
   请不必为我麻烦。
3. She gave him back the money she'd stolen for the sake of her conscience.
   为了不受良心的谴责，她把从他那偷来的钱还给他了。
4. I'm not talking for talking's sake; this is important!
   我现在不是为了说话而说话，我要说的事很重要！
5. He is going to live by the coast for the sake of his health.
   他为了自己的健康，打算到海滨地区去居住。