retaliate
动词
UK/rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
US/rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/
定义 retaliate 动词
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To take harmful action against someone in response to a harmful action they have taken.
報復；反擊
When your competitors try to demean you, retaliation might not be the best strategy.
當你的競爭對手試圖貶低你時，報復可能不是最好的策略。
The military is authorized to retaliate immediately when under attack.
軍隊被授權在受到攻擊時立即進行反擊。
Employees might retaliate if they feel they are being treated unfairly.
如果員工覺得自己受到不公平的對待，他們可能會進行報復。