English Dictionary

beyond the pale

/bɪˌjɒnd ðə ˈpeɪl/

prep_phrase

(idiomatic) Of a person or their behaviour: outside the bounds of what is acceptable, or regarded as good judgment, morality, ethics, etc.

His behavior was beyond the pale.

意味（1）

(idiomatic) Of a person or their behaviour: outside the bounds of what is acceptable, or regarded as good judgment, morality, ethics, etc.

The very date which put them beyond the pale as belligerents was that which they seem to have chosen in order to prove what active and valiant soldiers they still remained.

意味（2）

Used other than as an idiom; generally followed by of: beyond the extent or limits.

Are they to be placed like devils beyond the pale of all human charities, and to be denied all kindly and benevolent offices?