"vengeance" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 復仇

Definition

復仇是為了報復他人對你造成的傷害而傷害對方，是一種以牙還牙的行為。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“vengeance” 比 “revenge” 更正式，多用於文學或戲劇語境，表達強烈的復仇心態。常見搭配：'seek vengeance'（尋求復仇）、'swear vengeance'（發誓報仇）。請勿與 'revenge' 混淆。

Examples

He wanted vengeance for his brother's death.

他想為他哥哥的死尋求**復仇**。

The villain planned his vengeance carefully.

反派精心策劃了他的**復仇**。

Stories of vengeance are common in movies.

**復仇**的故事在電影中很常見。

He swore vengeance against those who betrayed him.

他發誓要對背叛他的人進行**復仇**。

Some say vengeance only leads to more pain.

有人說**復仇**只會帶來更多的痛苦。

That movie is all about a hero's journey for vengeance.

那部電影講述了一位英雄尋求**復仇**的旅程。