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nem·esisBrE /ˈneməsɪs/NAmE /ˈneməsɪs/ noun (nem·eses BrE /ˈneməsiːz/ NAmE /ˈneməsiːz/ ) (formal) [C] the person or thing that causes somebody to lose their power, position, etc. and that cannot be avoided 给以报应的人（或事物）；报复者；天谴◆Has she finally met her nemesis?她最终遭报应了吗？ [C] a person or thing that has competed with somebody or been an enemy for a long time 宿敌；宿仇◆He strode out to face his old nemesis.他大步向前去面对他的老对手。 [U, sing.] punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided 报应；应得的惩罚；不可避免的失败 |