"settle the score" in Chinese (Traditional)
報仇算清帳
Definition
對過去的不公進行報復,或解決衝突或分歧。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
多為非正式用語,常指對過去的不公報復,也可指徹底解決舊爭端,在運動競賽或個人恩怨中常見。常帶有報復的意味。
Examples
He trained hard so he could settle the score with his old rival.
他刻苦訓練,只為和老對手**報仇**。
After losing last time, the team is ready to settle the score tonight.
上次輸了後,這支隊今晚準備**算清帳**。
They decided to settle the score and finally talk about their argument.
他們決定**解決矛盾**,終於談了談他們的爭吵。
It's not about revenge—I just want to settle the score and move on.
這不是為了報仇——我只是想**解決問題**然後繼續前行。
She couldn't relax until she had a chance to settle the score with her ex-boss.
她直到有機會和前老闆**算清帳**才放鬆下來。
You beat me last time, but tonight I'll finally settle the score.
你上次贏了我,但今晚我終於要**報仇**了。