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,過分的

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

      在那個場合說這樣的話真的令人無法接受。

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

      他對待員工的方式令人無法容忍。

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

      她在背後散播這樣的謠言實在是令人無法接受。