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单词 an eye for an eye
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an eye for an eye
phrase
You say 'an eye for an eye' or 'an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth' to refer to the idea that people should be punished according to the way in which they offended, for example if they hurt someone, they should be hurt equally badly in return.
...a very simple punishment code based on an-eye-for-an-eye.
Synonyms: retaliation, justice, revenge, vengeance  
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