"wreak vengeance on" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 對...進行報復

Definition

為某事報復某人，通常帶有強烈情感或暴力；向某人尋求報仇。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

非常正式且多见于文学、历史文献；通常跟具体复仇对象（如'wreak vengeance on the enemy'）。别与口语中更常用的‘seek revenge’混淆。

Examples

He wanted to wreak vengeance on those who hurt his family.

他想要**對**傷害他家人的人**進行報復**。

The villain planned to wreak vengeance on the city.

惡棍打算**對**這座城市**進行報復**。

She swore to wreak vengeance on her enemies.

她發誓要**對她的敵人進行報復**。

The angry crowd sought to wreak vengeance on those responsible for the disaster.

憤怒的人群試圖**對導致災難的人進行報復**。

Legends say the spirit will wreak vengeance on anyone who enters the old forest.

傳說中，幽靈會**對**進入古森林的任何人**進行報復**。

After years of patience, he finally got the chance to wreak vengeance on his rival.

多年忍耐後，他終於有機會**對**他的對手**進行報復**。