"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。