vin·dic·tive /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/ a. 1. 想复仇的；报复性的 He was just being vindictive. 他当时正处于一种报复心态中。 Vindictive acts rarely do much good. 报复行为难有好结果。 2. 怀恨的；恶意的 I don't think there should be any vindictive spirit about it. 我看围绕此事不应有什么恶意。 3. 惩罚性的 [< L vindicta revenge < vindicāre to vindicate + -IVE]