| 单词 | retribution |
| 释义 | retribution (retrɪbjuːʃən ) uncountable noun Retribution is punishment for a crime, especially punishment which is carried out by someone other than the official authorities. [formal] He didn't want any further involvement for fear of retribution. Synonyms: punishment, retaliation, reprisal, redress Quotations: Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind exceeding small; Though with patience He stands waiting, with exactness grinds He allRetribution Collocations: seek retribution All that was left was to seek retribution. Smithsonian Most victims do not seek retribution but accountability and punishment. Times, Sunday Times Together they expose crooked contractors and seek retribution for wronged homeowners. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And how long after that before someone seeks retribution on the pitch for a disappointing encounter with a hot tub supplier? Times, Sunday Times Nevertheless, they are still capable of violent retribution. Times, Sunday Times When it happens to others, there are some who care much less about tolerance, and don't hesitate to propose the most violent retribution for anyone who upsets them. Times, Sunday Times The names of each political police organization became synonymous with unbridled power and threats of violent retribution should an individual become active against the collective. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 惩罚 Japanese: 報復 |
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