vain
英 [veɪn]美[ven]
- adj. 徒劳的；自负的；无结果的；无用的
词组搭配
take someone's name in vain
use someone's name in a way that shows a lack of respect
轻慢谈到，随便议论
in vain
To no avail; without success
徒劳：毫无收益的；未成功
Our labor was in vain.
我们的劳动是白费力气
In an irreverent or disrespectful manner
抱以轻漫不敬的态度
took the name of the Lord in vain.
妄称上帝之名
双语例句
- 1. He is still vain enough to dye his hair red.
- 他还是很虚荣，把头发染成了红褐色。
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- 2. It became obvious that all her complaints were in vain.
- 很明显她所有的抱怨都是白费口舌。
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- 3. I am not a vain creature.
- 我不是个爱慕虚荣的人。
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- 4. She is perceived as vain, spoilt and promiscuous.
- 她被认为是个被人惯坏了的、既虚荣又淫乱的女人。
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- 5. He was self-important, vain and ignorant.
- 他傲慢自负，虚荣无知。
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