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ill service

/ˈɪl ˈsɜːrvɪs/

翻译: 过时用语,指对人不好、损害他人利益或帮倒忙的行为,即有害而非有益之举。

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/ˈɪl ˈsɜːrvɪs/C2formal已废弃
  • zh过时用语,指对人不好、损害他人利益或帮倒忙的行为,即有害而非有益之举。

An archaic expression meaning to treat someone badly, harm someone's interests, or do a disservice to someone. It refers to an action that is detrimental or harmful rather than helpful.

  1. Harmful or unhelpful actionC1formal

    An action that causes harm or disadvantage to someone, often despite good intentions.

    zh帮倒忙

    • By not telling him the truth, you did him an ill service.
    • The misleading advice was an ill service to the young investors.
    • Overprotecting children can be an ill service to their development.