take sb's name in vain

  1. 滥用名字, 亵渎上帝之名
    • Who's been taking my name in vain?I don't hold such an opinion.
      谁在滥用我的名义?我不赞成这个建议。

网络词典

take sb's name in vain

英 Unknown 美 Unknown
短语 中文翻译:浪费某人的名声
同义词: ['waste', 'disgrace', 'dishonor']

例句:

  1. 1. He took his wife's name in vain when he married awoman who was not as beautiful as her.
    他娶了一个不如妻子美丽的女人时,白白浪费了妻子的名字。
  2. 2. The company's reputation took a huge hit afterthe scandal broke.
    公司丑闻曝光后声誉大损。
  3. 3. She took her own advice toheart and decided to quit her job.
    她听从了自己的建议并决定辞职。