To take the blame for someone else's mistake or wrongdoing; to be a scapegoat.
经理为了保护下属，决定代人受过，独自承担了项目的失败责任。
To protect his subordinates, the manager decided to take the blame for them and bore sole responsibility for the project's failure.
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In Puji Temple, Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying fell in love at first sight. With the help of the maid Hongniang, they exchanged letters and met secretly.
When the old madam discovered their secret rendezvous, she summoned Hongniang for questioning. Hongniang, however, did not reveal the truth about the lovers, choosing instead to take the blame and punishment from the madam.
Through her quick wit and perseverance, Hongniang eventually managed to help Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying, the two lovers, achieve a happy union.
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