单词 | retribution |
释义 | Word Frequency retribution(ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən) noun 1. the act of punishing or taking vengeance for wrongdoing, sin, or injury 2. punishment or vengeance Derived forms retributive (rɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪv) or rare retributory (reˈtributory) adjective retributively (reˈtributively) adverb Word origin C14: via Old French from Church Latin retribūtiō, from Latin retribuere to repay, from re- + tribuere to pay; see tribute |
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