sake /seik/ n. 缘故，理由：for appearance’s sake 为外观缘故；without sake 无缘无故 for the sake of 为了，为了…的利益：open the window for the sake of air 开窗通通空气； for the sake of convenience 为了方便起见 Never do wrong for the sake of money. 绝不要为金钱而做坏事。