单词 | wreak |
释义 | wreak —wreaker, n. /reek/, v.t. 1. to inflict or execute (punishment, vengeance, etc.): They wreaked havoc on the enemy. 2. to carry out the promptings of (one's rage, ill humor, will, desire, etc.), as on a victim or object: He wreaked his anger on the office staff. [bef. 900; ME wreken, OE wrecan; c. G rächen to avenge, ON reka to drive, avenge, Goth wrikan to persecute; akin to L urgere to drive, push] Syn. 1. visit, vent, unleash. |
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