单词 | nemesis |
释义 | nem·esisBrE /ˈneməsɪs/ NAmE /ˈneməsɪs/ noun (plural nem·esesBrE /ˈneməsiːz/ NAmE /ˈneməsiːz/ ) (formal ) [C ]the person or thing that causes somebody to lose their power , position , etc . and that cannot be avoided 给以报应的人(或事物);报复者;天谴◆ Has she finally met her nemesis ?她最终遭报应了吗?[C ]a person or thing that has competed with somebody or been an enemy for a long time 宿敌;宿仇◆ He strode out to face his old nemesis .他大步向前去面对他的老对手。[U , sing. ]punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided 报应;应得的惩罚;不可避免的失败 |
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