"wreak vengeance on" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 对...进行报复

Definition

为某事报复某人，通常带有强烈情感或暴力；向某人寻求报仇。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非常正式和书面语，常见于文学或历史文本；通常跟在具体复仇对象后（如'wreak vengeance on the enemy'）。不要与更常用的‘seek revenge’混淆。

Examples

He wanted to wreak vengeance on those who hurt his family.

他想要**对**伤害他家人的人**进行报复**。

The villain planned to wreak vengeance on the city.

恶棍打算**对**这座城市**进行报复**。

She swore to wreak vengeance on her enemies.

她发誓要**对她的敌人进行报复**。

The angry crowd sought to wreak vengeance on those responsible for the disaster.

愤怒的人群试图**对导致灾难的人进行报复**。

Legends say the spirit will wreak vengeance on anyone who enters the old forest.

传说中，幽灵会**对**任何进入古树林的人**进行报复**。

After years of patience, he finally got the chance to wreak vengeance on his rival.

多年忍耐后，他终于有机会**对**他的对手**进行报复**。