英语词汇“an eye for an eye”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	an eye for an eye
释义	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 More Synonyms of an eye for an eye See full dictionary entry for eye an eye for an eye in British English retributive or vengeful justice; retaliation See full dictionary entry for eye an eye for an eye in American English punishment or retaliation similar or equivalent to the injury suffered See full dictionary entry for eye an eye for an eye or an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth said to mean that the punishment for a crime is either the same as the crime or equivalent to it Why do we put people in jail? As an eye for an eye, or to make them realize theydid wrong? Examples of 'an eye for an eye' in a sentence an eye for an eye An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. The Sun (2016) This is an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Times, Sunday Times (2013) All related terms of 'an eye for an eye' have an eye for to have a keen appreciation of an eye for something skill at dealing with something or a good understanding of it keep an eye out for to be watchful for have an eye for something If you say that someone has an eye for something, you mean that they are good at noticing it or making judgments about it. have an eye for the main chance to be aware all the time of the best opportunities that are available to keep your eyes open keep an eye out for something If you keep your eyes open or keep an eye out for someone or something, you watch for them carefully. (idiom) in the sense of retaliation Their philosophy was an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. Synonyms retaliation They believe the attack was in retaliation for his death. justice revenge in revenge for his betrayal vengeance She wanted vengeance for the humiliation she had experienced. reprisal fear of reprisal or ostracism retribution He decided to get his retribution in first. requital lex talionis See eye Additional synonyms in the sense of reprisal Definition an act of taking revenge fear of reprisal or ostracism Synonyms retaliation, revenge, vengeance, retribution, an eye for an eye, counterstroke, requital in the sense of retribution Definition punishment or vengeance for evil deeds He decided to get his retribution in first. Synonyms punishment, retaliation, reprisal, redress, justice, reward, reckoning, compensation, satisfaction, revenge, repayment, vengeance, Nemesis, recompense, an eye for an eye, requital in the sense of revenge Definition vengeance for wrongs or injury received in revenge for his betrayal Synonyms retaliation, satisfaction, vengeance, reprisal, retribution, vindictiveness, an eye for an eye, requital Nearby words of an eye for an eye an arm and a leg an axe to grind an embarrassment of riches an eye for an eye an item anaemic anaesthetic Synonyms of 'an eye for an eye' an eye for an eye Explore 'an eye for an eye' in the dictionary
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