retribution
名词
UK/ˌret.rɪˈbjuː.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃᵊn/
定义 retribution 名词
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
punishment that is considered to be deserved and severe
應得的懲罰；嚴厲的懲罰；報應
The earthquake was seen by many as retribution for years of environmental damage in the region.
許多人將這場地震視為該地區多年環境破壞的報應。
The company faced severe retribution from the law for its unethical business practices.
這家公司因其不道德的商業行為而面臨法律的嚴厲懲罰。
He believed that the misfortunes he experienced were retribution for his past wrongdoings.
他認為自己所經歷的不幸是對過去錯誤行為的報應。