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take in vain

/teɪk ɪn veɪn/

翻译: 不敬地、不尊重地或轻率地提及某人(尤指神或神圣之名),常带有亵渎或随便的态度。

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/teɪk ɪn veɪn/C1formal
  • zh不敬地、不尊重地或轻率地提及某人(尤指神或神圣之名),常带有亵渎或随便的态度。

To use someone's name disrespectfully, irreverently, or without proper respect, often in a casual or blasphemous manner.

  1. Use a name disrespectfullyB2formal

    To use someone's name, especially a deity's, in a disrespectful or irreverent manner.

    zh妄称其名

    • He was taught never to take the Lord's name in vain.
    • The phrase 'taking in vain' often refers to religious contexts.
    • She felt it was wrong to take her friend's name in vain during an argument.
  2. Use something without proper respectC1formal

    To use a concept, idea, or name in a trivial or disrespectful way.

    zh不敬地使用

    • The artist felt his work was taken in vain by the critics.
    • They took the principles of democracy in vain by ignoring them.
    • Don't take my advice in vain; I gave it seriously.