●ˌget ˈback at sb ( ˌget sb ˈback) (for sth/for doing sth) (informal) to punish or hurt sb because they have done sth unpleasant to you向某人复仇◆This is his way of getting back at me for arguing with him. 我和他争论过几句,他就这样报复我。◆I’ll get her back for what she’s done. 我会报复她的所作所为的。SYNpay sb back(for sth/for doing sth)[v + adv + prep][v + n/pron + adv]