take name in vain

釋義

1. 牛津電影裡 100%

   濫用…的名義；褻瀆…的名字

   to show a lack of respect when using sb's name

   I've taken the Lord's name in vain

   If you don't know that by now, then I sure as hell wouldn't take the Lord's name in vain just to prove it to you.

電影裡這樣說 · 3 部

• I've taken the Lord's name in vainThe Conversation1974
• Forgive me for taking Your name in vain...The Cowboys1972
• If you don't know that by now, then I sure as hell wouldn't take the Lord's name in vain just to prove it to you.Breach2007
• My only house rules are: - Don't take the Lord's name in vain. - Sorry.Ma2019

在完整場景裡學

• 雙面特工2007
  • 被調去給漢森當副手：riding the desk（掛名坐班）
  • 被派去監視老特工：keep an eye on（盯緊某人）
  • 站桌上盤問新助理：lapsed（不再信教）

同一詞條的短語

• by name
• by the name of
• enter name
• give your name to
• go by the name of
• have your name on it
• in all but name
• in God's name
• in the name of
• in name only
• name is mud
• the name of the game