to worry about losing face; sense of propriety; to save face; sensitive about losing prestige; proud of one's reputation
[be sensitive about one's reputation;be keen on face-saving;be concerned about one's face-saving] 过分顾及自己的体面,生怕被人看不起
拍损害自己的体面，让别人瞧不起。
柳青 《创业史》第一部第二四章：“她好强，到了爱面子的程度。”