vain
英 [ve?n]
美[ven]
- adj. 徒勞的;自負(fù)的;無(wú)結(jié)果的;無(wú)用的
詞組搭配
take someone's name in vain
use someone's name in a way that shows a lack of respect
輕慢談到,隨便議論
in vain
To no avail; without success
徒勞:毫無(wú)收益的;未成功
Our labor was in vain.
我們的勞動(dòng)是白費(fèi)力氣
In an irreverent or disrespectful manner
抱以輕漫不敬的態(tài)度
took the name of the Lord in vain.
妄稱(chēng)上帝之名