retribution
/ˌretrɪˈbjuːʃ(ə)n/📚 11923 1托福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。
re(反) + tribut(给予) + ion → 反过来给予 → 报应
单词造句:
- 网友用“Retribution”造句精选
- 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。
- Evil actions will bring retribution. 恶行会有恶报。