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sake REASONseIkn [U]for the sake of something/for something's sake because of, or for the purpose of, (something)因为…，由于…，为了…起见Let's not disagree for the sake of (= because of) a few pounds.我们不要为了几镑钱闹得不和。The company has decided for economy's sake (= for the purpose of saving money) to close down this department.出于省钱的考虑，公司决定关闭这个部门。Let's say, just for the sake of argument/for argument's sake (= for the purpose of this discussion), that prices rise by 3 per cent this year.只是为了讨论方便起见，让我们假定今年物价上涨了3个百分点。You're only arguing for the sake of arguing (= because you like arguing).你只是为争论而争论。
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