retribution
英 /,retri'bju:ʃən/
中文释义
n.报应，惩罚
n. punishment inflicted in response to a wrong.
常用搭配
- seek retribution寻求报应
- divine retribution天谴
- retribution for actions因此受罚
例句
- Many people felt his downfall was well-deserved retribution.很多人觉得他的垮台是应得的报应。
- Whistleblowers often stay quiet for fear of retribution at work.举报者常因害怕遭报复而在职场保持沉默。