Old English wrecan "avenge," originally "to drive, drive out, punish" (class V strong verb; past tense wræc, past participle wrecen), from Proto-Germanic *wrekan (cognates: Old Saxon wrekan, Old Norse reka, Old Frisian wreka, Middle Dutch wreken "to drive, push, compel, pursue, throw," Old High German rehhan, German rächen "to avenge," Gothic wrikan "to persecute"), from PIE root *wreg- "to push, shove, drive, track down" (see urge (v.)). Meaning "inflict or take vengeance," with on, is recorded from late 15c.; that of "inflict or cause (damage or destruction)" is attested from 1817. Compare wrack (v.). Related: Wreaked; wreaking.
双语例句
1. He vowed to wreak vengeance on his unfaithful, thieving wife.
他发誓要报复对自己不忠、爱偷东西的妻子。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Stress can wreak havoc on the immune system.
压力可能会破坏免疫系统。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Their policies would wreak havoc on the economy.
他们的政策将对经济造成巨大的破坏。
来自《权威词典》
4. She is determined to wreak vengeance on those who killed her cousin.
她决心要向杀害表妹的凶手报仇.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. He threatened to wreak vengeance on the men who toppled him a year ago.