"settle a score with" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 与...算账
• 和...清算

Definition

为了解决过去的冲突或伤害而采取行动向某人报复或算账。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个非正式表达，通常带有复仇或解决个人恩怨的意味。多出现在电影、故事或者亲近的对话中，不用于金钱债务。

Examples

He wants to settle a score with his old rival.

他想要和他的老对手**算账**。

The team was ready to settle a score with their last opponents.

球队准备好要和上次的对手**算账**。

She tried to settle a score with her sister after the argument.

她在争吵后试图和妹妹**算账**。

After years of silence, he decided it was time to settle a score with his former business partner.

多年保持沉默后，他决定是时候和前商业伙伴**清算**了。

You can tell she still wants to settle a score with him about what happened last year.

明显她还想就去年发生的事情与他**算账**。

It was never about money; he just needed to settle a score with his old friend.

从来都不是钱的问题；他只是需要和老朋友**算账**。