with a vengeance 〈口〉 1. 猛烈地；激烈地 It is raining with a vengeance. 大雨滂沱。 Coffee prices surged ahead with a vengeance. 咖啡价格猛涨。 2. 极度地；过度地 He is a coward with a vengeance. 他是个十足的胆小鬼。 There will be trouble with a vengeance when the boss hears it. 这事要是让老板知道，那可就要吃不了兜着走了。