"settle the score" in Chinese (Simplified)
报仇算清账
Definition
对过去的不公进行报复,或者解决冲突或分歧。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多为非正式用语,常表示为过去的不公报复,有时也用于彻底解决旧的争端,在体育或个人恩怨中常见。常带有报复意味。
Examples
He trained hard so he could settle the score with his old rival.
他刻苦训练,只为和老对手**报仇**。
After losing last time, the team is ready to settle the score tonight.
上次输了后,这支队今晚准备**算清账**。
They decided to settle the score and finally talk about their argument.
他们决定**解决矛盾**,终于谈了谈他们的争吵。
It's not about revenge—I just want to settle the score and move on.
这不是为了报仇——我只是想**解决问题**然后继续前行。
She couldn't relax until she had a chance to settle the score with her ex-boss.
她直到有机会和前老板**算清账**才放松下来。
You beat me last time, but tonight I'll finally settle the score.
你上次赢了我,但今晚我终于要**报仇**了。