beyond the pale

相關詞: beyond

成語

Definition

  1. Describes behavior or speech that is considered unacceptable and offensive.

    不可接受的,过分的

    • Saying such things at that event was truly beyond the pale.

      在那个场合说这样的话真的令人无法接受。

    • The way he treats his employees is beyond the pale.

      他对待员工的方式令人无法容忍。

    • It was beyond the pale for her to spread such rumors behind their back.

      她在背后散布这样的谣言实在是令人无法接受。