comeupance

[US]/ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/
[UK]/ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

Translation

n. 應得的懲罰或報復;應得的不愉快結果
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Example Sentences

after years of cheating, the corrupt politician finally got his comeuppance when the evidence surfaced.

經過多年的舞弊,這個腐敗的政客最終在證據浮出水面時得到了應得的報應。

she knew her arrogance would eventually bring her comeuppance, and she was right.

她知道自己的傲慢最終會招致報應,而她確實是對的。

the bully thought he was untouchable, but karma delivered his comeuppance in the end.

那個欺負人的傢伙以為自己無人能及,但最終還是受到了報應。

every villain in this story receives their rightful comeuppance by the final chapter.

這部小說中的每個反派都在最後一章得到了他們應得的報應。

he's been avoiding responsibility for so long, but his comeuppance is approaching fast.

他已經逃避責任這麼久了,但他的報應很快就會到來。

the company ignored safety warnings, and their comeuppance came in the form of a massive lawsuit.

這家公司忽視了安全警告,最終他們的報應是以一場巨大的訴訟形式出現。

she smiled as she watched her deceitful competitor finally face comeuppance.

她微笑着看著她狡詐的競爭對手最終面對報應。

the arrogant celebrity believed fame made him immune to consequences, but justice ensured his comeuppance.

這個傲慢的名人認為名氣讓他免於後果,但正義確保了他受到了報應。

after betraying his friends, he knew his comeuppance would come when they discovered the truth.

在背叛了他的朋友之後,他知道當他們發現真相時,他的報應就會來臨。

the villain finally met his comeuppance when the hero exposed his evil plans to everyone.

當英雄將他的陰謀向所有人揭露時,這個反派終於受到了報應。

she's been spreading rumors about colleagues, and her comeuppance will be losing their trust forever.

她一直在散播關於同事的謠言,她的報應將是永遠失去他們的信任。

after years of mistreating his staff, the manager finally received his comeuppance when he was fired.

在多年虐待員工之後,經理最終在被解雇時受到了報應。

the con artist thought he had fooled everyone, but his comeuppance arrived when police arrested him at the border.

這個詐騙者以為自己已經騙過了所有人,但當警方在邊境逮捕他時,他的報應到來了。

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