vain
英 [ve?n]
美[ven]
- adj. 徒勞的；自負的；無結(jié)果的；無用的
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：毫無收益的；未成功
Our labor was in vain.
我們的勞動是白費力氣
In an irreverent or disrespectful manner
抱以輕漫不敬的態(tài)度
took the name of the Lord in vain.
妄稱上帝之名