take name in vain

释义

1. 牛津电影里 100%

   滥用…的名义；亵渎…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.

电影里这样说 · 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

在完整场景里学

• 双面特工2007
  • 被调去给汉森当副手：riding the desk（挂名坐班）
  • 被派去监视老特工：keep an eye on（盯紧某人）
  • 站桌上盘问新助理：lapsed（不再信教）

同一词条的短语

• 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