| 释义 |
in heaven's name in heaven's nameA phrase of exasperation used to emphasize a question. What in heaven's name are you doing in here? The car needs a new engine, but where in heaven's name are we going to get the money for it?See also: namein ˈGod’s/ˈHeaven’s name, in the name of ˈGod/ˈHeaven used especially in questions to show that you are angry, surprised or shocked: What in God’s name was that noise? ♢ Where in the name of Heaven have you been?See also: name |