◎ 爱面子 ài miànzi
[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。”

save face be concerned about face-saving be sensitive about one's reputation