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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 sb to 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。 |