take someone's name in vain

相关词: name

成语

Definition

  1. To speak disrespectfully or critically about someone, especially when they are not present, often with a tone of scorn or irreverence.

    肆講別人(尤指在背後)

    • She dislikes being criticized publicly, especially having her name taken in vain behind her back.

      她不喜歡被公開批評,尤其討厭別人在背後不尊重地談論她。

    • During the meeting, he tried to take his opponent's name in vain with a contemptuous tone, but his colleagues found it inappropriate.

      在會議中,他試圖用輕蔑的語氣不尊重地談論對手,但同事們認為這很不恰當。

    • They took their neighbors' names in vain freely at the dinner table, showing a clear lack of respect.

      他們在餐桌上隨意不尊重地談論鄰居,明顯缺乏尊重。