retribution
US /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
1.
報應, 懲罰, 報復
punishment inflicted in return for an injury or offense
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The community sought retribution for the crimes committed.
社區尋求對所犯罪行的報復。
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He faced swift retribution for his betrayal.
他因背叛而面臨迅速的報應。