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●take sb’s name in ˈvainshow a lack of respect when using sb’s name 亵渎…的名字;在背后说某人的闲话◆I get very upset when people take God’s name in vain. (humorous) 人们滥用上帝的名义时,我总是很生气。◆Have you been taking my name in vain again? 你又在说我的闲话吧? ORIGIN This expression comes from the Bible. 这个表达法源于《圣经》。 |