nemesis
/ˈnɛməsɪs/ 名词 C1中文: 报应、克星
- An enemy, especially an archenemy. · Batman is in constant conflict with his nemesis, The Joker.
- 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.
- The personification of the "fatal flaw" of a dramatic hero in the style of Greek tragedy.
- Polar opposite, especially of a literary character.
- The principle of retributive justice.
- A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided; (an instance of) retribution.
复数 nemeses
在真实文章中学习nemesis
注册免费账号后,在图书馆中把鼠标悬停在任何单词上即可看到意思,还能听朗读、收藏单词并按你的记忆安排复习,看到每本书你已经认识多少。