sake 1 S2 W3 / seɪk / 名词 [不可数名词]

1 for the sake of somebody/something ( also for sb’s/sth’s sake ) in order to help, improve, or please someone or something :

He moved to the seaside for the sake of his health.

I only went for Kay’s sake.

I hope he’s told the truth for his own sake (= because it will be good for him ) .

2 for God’s/Christ’s/goodness’/Heaven’s/Pete’s sake spoken

a) used when you are telling someone how important it is to do something or not to do something :

For goodness’ sake, don’t be late!

b) used to show that you are angry or annoyed :

What is it now, for God’s sake?

3 for the sake of it if you do something for the sake of it, you do it because you want to and not for any particular reason :

She likes spending money just for the sake of it.

4 for its own sake ( also something for sth’s sake ) if something is done for its own sake, it is done for the value of the experience itself, not for any advantage it will bring :

art for art’s sake

5 for the sake of argument spoken if you say something for the sake of argument, what you say may not be true but it will help you to have a discussion :

Let’s say, just for the sake of argument, that you’ve got £200 to invest.