avenge
/əˈvendʒ/
CEFR level C2Topic HistoryWord #7025 in the learning path
为……报仇；雪耻
Definitions
v. to punish someone for harm done to yourself or others
为……报仇；雪耻
Example
Our team hopes to avenge last year's defeat.
我们队希望一雪去年败北之耻。
Historical narratives often portray leaders seeking to avenge past defeats rather than negotiate lasting peace.
历史叙事常描写领导者寻求报复过去的失败，而非通过谈判实现持久和平。
Collocations
- avenge a defeat
- avenge a wrong
Word family
- avenger (n.)
Usage tip
avenge是动词，常接所受伤害；revenge常作名词。
FAQ
- What does avenge mean?
- to punish someone for harm done to yourself or others
- How is avenge pronounced?
- UK /əˈvendʒ/, US /əˈvendʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
