wreak [ri:k] formal verb transitive ■to cause something to happen in a violent and often uncontrolled way 造成,引起(灾祸等)•The recent storms have wreaked havoc on crops.最近的暴风雨给农作物造成了巨大灾害。 •She was determined to wreak revenge/vengeance on both him and his family.她决心要报复他和他的家人。 |