retribution
[.retri'bju:ʃən]
n. 报应, 惩罚, 报复, 报偿
例句与用法:
Exacting retribution; punitive.
复仇性的; 制裁性的
Retribution is at hand.
惩罚就要到来。
The president promised swift and effective retribution against the terrorists.
总统答应会迅速有效地惩罚恐怖分子。
详细释义:
n.
1. 报应; 惩罚
2. 报答