greatly satisfy public indignation; be a great public satisfaction
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
greatly satisfy public indignation; bring great satisfaction to the people
formalUsed when a villain, wrongdoer, or unpopular figure is finally punished, resulting in widespread joy and vindication. Strongly positive connotation. Typically used to describe events, news, or outcomes.
Nà那
ge个
tān贪
guān官
zhōng终
yú于
bèi被
pàn判
xíng刑
le了
，
zhēn真
shì是
dà大
kuài快
rén人
xīn心
。
That corrupt official was finally sentenced, which is a great satisfaction to the people.
Jǐng警
fāng方
yī一
jǔ举
duān端
diào掉
le了
zhè这
ge个
zhà诈
piàn骗
tuán团
huǒ伙
，
xiāo消
xi息
chuán传
lái来
，
dà大
kuài快
rén人
xīn心
。
The police took down this scam ring in one fell swoop; when the news came, it brought great public satisfaction.
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Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
shì视
jù剧
de的
jié结
jú局
shì是
è恶
rén人
shòu受
dào到
chéng惩
fá罚
，
shí实
zài在
shì是
dà大
kuài快
rén人
xīn心
。
The ending of this TV drama where the villain gets punished is truly a great public delight.
Kàn看
dào到
qī欺
yā压
bǎi百
xìng姓
de的
è恶
bà霸
bèi被
fǎ法
bàn办
，
xiāng乡
qīn亲
men们
dōu都
jué觉
de得
dà大
kuài快
rén人
xīn心
。
Seeing the local bully who oppressed the people brought to justice, the villagers all felt it was a great public vindication.