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ven·geanceBrE /ˈvendʒəns/NAmE /ˈvendʒəns/ noun [U] (formal) the act of punishing or harming sb in return for what they have done to you, your family or friends 报复;报仇;复仇 SYN revenge ◆a desire for vengeance 复仇心◆~ on/upon sbto take vengeance on sb 对某人进行报复◆He swore vengeance on his child's killer. 他发誓要找杀害他孩子的凶手报仇。 ●with a ˈvengeance(informal) to a greater degree than is expected or usual 程度更深地;出乎意料地◆She set to work with a vengeance. 她加倍努力地工作起来。 |