an eye for an eye

 

an eye for an eye

= if someone causes harm to another person, they should receive a punishment or harm that is equivalent in severity to what they inflicted

The film explores the theme of revenge, illustrating how the cycle of an eye for an eye can lead to further violence.

這部電影探討復仇的主題，展示了以眼還眼的循環如何導致進一步的暴力。

He argued that seeking revenge through an eye for an eye only perpetuates a cycle of hatred and pain.

他主張通過以眼還眼來尋求復仇,這只會延續仇恨與痛苦的循環。

She believed that an eye for an eye would only leave the world more scarred and divided.

她認為以眼還眼只會讓世界更加傷痕累累，分裂不已。

In his speech, he cautioned against the dangers of an eye for an eye, emphasizing the need for forgiveness instead.

在他的演講中，他警告人們要小心以眼還眼的危險，強調了寬恕的重要性。

 

 

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "an eye for an eye":

Synonyms 

Revenge  

Tit for tat

Reciprocal punishment

Antonyms

Forgiveness

Mercy 

Reconciliation

Understanding

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01. In the sentence, "The film explores the theme of revenge, illustrating how the cycle of an eye for an eye can lead to further violence," what does the phrase "an eye for an eye" imply?

A) Seeking peace through negotiation.

B) Retaliation or revenge that perpetuates a cycle of violence.

C) A fair exchange of goods.

D) The resolution of conflict through forgiveness.

02. What does "an eye for an eye" mean?

A) Equal revenge

B) Protecting yourself

C) Looking closely

D) Being fair always