retribution
柯林斯词典
1. N-UNCOUNT Retribution is punishment for a crime, especially punishment that is carried out by someone other than the official authorities. 惩罚; 报应[正式]
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。
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retribution /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/
剑桥词典
- deserved and severe punishment
严惩；应得的惩罚；报应
They fled because they feared retribution for the genocide . 他们逃跑是因为他们害怕会因犯下的种族灭绝罪行而遭到严惩。
She was asked whether a civilian government should seek retribution against military officers involved in human rights abuses . 她被问及一个平民政府是否应该严惩涉及践踏人权罪行的军官。
Many saw her death as divine retribution (= punishment by God ) for her crimes. 很多人看来，她的死罪有应得，是天谴。 返回 retribution