他们必须尽可能的在两个联合组成的家庭面前耗费去维持所谓的脸面,否则其中的某一氏族将被羞辱。
They had to be as expensive as possible to maintain "face" between allied families, otherwise one clan was insulted.
我完成了家庭作业,但我很害羞——我害怕在一大群人面前讲话。
I had done my homework, but I was shy—I was afaid to speak in front of a large group of people.
他们会以指责别人挑起他们的愤怒为由,为他们的行为找借口:家庭矛盾中把责任推给对方,在上司面前以工作难度为借口;路上遇到麻烦时会指责是别的司机造成的。
They may rationalize their behavior by accusing others of provoking them: Problems at home are blamed on a spouse, difficulties at work on a boss; troubles on the road on other drivers.
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