nemesis

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n. 复仇女神, 给与惩罚的人, 天罚, 报应

发音

其它 /ˈnɛməsɪs/

词形变化

nemeses 复数 nemeses

别名

nemisis

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An enemy, especially an archenemy.

    Batman is in constant conflict with his nemesis, The Joker.

  2. 2.

    A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character, as an agent of that character's fate or destiny, especially within a narrative.

  3. 3.

    The personification of the "fatal flaw" of a dramatic hero in the style of Greek tragedy.

  4. 4.

    Polar opposite, especially of a literary character.

  5. 5.

    The principle of retributive justice.

  6. 6.

    A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided; (an instance of) retribution.

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词汇关系

名词

同义词 3

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上位词 1

affliction

相关短语

chocolate nemesis

词源

From the Greek goddess of retribution Nemesis (Ancient Greek Νέμεσις (Némesis)).

来源：wiktionary