retribution
/ˌretrɪˈbjuːʃ(ə)n/Retribution is punishment for a crime, especially punishment that is carried out by someone other than the official authorities. 惩罚; 报应
noun [抽象名词] 报应；惩罚；报答；报偿
He didn't want any further involvement for fear of retribution. 由于害怕遭到惩罚，他不想进一步卷进去。
后缀: tion
【noun】 表示某种行为、状态或结果 - indicating an action, process, or result
原词: retribution
是通过后缀 【tion】 构成的派生词
re(反) + tribut(给予) + ion → 反过来给予 → 报应
- 网友用 “Retribution” 造句精选
- Evil actions will bring retribution. 恶行会有恶报。
- People are seeking retribution for the latest terrorist outrages. 人们在设法对恐怖分子最近的暴行进行严惩。