wreak

中英词典 - "wreak"（动词）

1. 形容词和名词含义

• 动词：发泄，施行，实施
• 形容词：有害的，毁灭性的
• 名词：无

2. 词语辨析

• "wreak" 和 "inflict" 的区别在于 "wreak" 常指通过施加破坏性的行为来发泄或造成损害，而 "inflict" 则指施加痛苦、惩罚或伤害。
• "wreak havoc" 意为"造成严重破坏"。
• "wreak vengeance" 意为"报复"。

3. 词汇扩充

• wreak havoc on something/someone：对某物/某人造成严重破坏
• wreak vengeance/revenge on someone：向某人报复
• wreak havoc/unleash havoc：造成混乱
• wreak havoc/play havoc with something：对某物造成严重破坏

4. 近义词

• inflict
• cause
• bring about
• induce
• produce

5. 反义词

• repair
• fix
• restore
• mend

柯林斯词典（Collins Dictionary）

动词

1. If someone or something wreaks havoc or wreaks vengeance, they cause a lot of damage, destruction, or harm.

动词用法示例：

1. They have wreaked havoc on the ecological balance of the planet.
2. He could have wreaked vengeance on them for deserting him.

形容词

1. Wreaking means causing a lot of damage, destruction, or harm.

形容词用法示例：

1. ...the havoc wreaked by the hurricane.
2. ...the wreaking of vengeance.

牛津词典（Oxford Dictionary）

动词

1. Cause (a large amount of damage or harm).
2. Inflict (vengeance or punishment).

动词用法示例：

1. The cyclone wreaked havoc in coastal areas.
2. He wreaked his anger on a defenseless animal.

形容词

1. Causing great damage or harm.

形容词用法示例：

1. A wreak car accident.
2. The wreak consequences of their actions.

例句

1. The hurricane wreaked havoc on the small island.
2. She wreaked her anger and frustration on the punching bag.
3. The vengeful pirate wreaked havoc along the coast.
4. The earthquake wreaked devastation on the city.
5. The dictator wreaked his vengeance on those who opposed him.
6. The storm wreaked havoc on the crops, causing extensive damage.
7. He wreaked havoc in the office by spreading rumors.
8. The terrorist attack wreaked havoc on the lives of innocent civilians.
9. The floodwaters wreaked havoc on the town, destroying homes and businesses.
10. She decided to wreak revenge on her cheating ex-boyfriend.
11. The rioters wreaked havoc in the city center, looting and setting buildings on fire.
12. The war wreaked havoc on the economy, leaving the country in ruins.
13. The serial killer wreaked terror in the community for years.
14. The disease wreaked havoc on the population, causing widespread illness and death.
15. His alcohol addiction wreaked havoc on his personal and professional life.
16. The typhoon wreaked destruction on the coastal villages.
17. The corrupt government officials wreaked havoc on the country's economy.
18. The tornado wreaked havoc on the small town, leveling buildings and uprooting trees.
19. She was determined to wreak revenge on her enemies.
20. The terrorist group wreaked havoc with a series of bombings.