"vengeance" in Chinese (Simplified)
复仇
Definition
复仇是为了报复别人对你造成的伤害而伤害对方,是一种以牙还牙的行为。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“vengeance” 比 “revenge” 更正式,多见于文学或戏剧场合,表达强烈的报复或惩罚心情。常用搭配:'seek vengeance'(寻求报仇)、'swear vengeance'(发誓报仇)。不要混淆和 'revenge'。
Examples
He wanted vengeance for his brother's death.
他想为他哥哥的死寻求**复仇**。
The villain planned his vengeance carefully.
反派精心策划了他的**复仇**。
Stories of vengeance are common in movies.
**复仇**的故事在电影中很常见。
He swore vengeance against those who betrayed him.
他发誓要对背叛他的人进行**复仇**。
Some say vengeance only leads to more pain.
有人说**复仇**只会带来更多的痛苦。
That movie is all about a hero's journey for vengeance.
那部电影讲述了一位英雄寻求**复仇**的旅程。