retribution
US /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
1.
报应, 惩罚, 报复
punishment inflicted in return for an injury or offense
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The community sought retribution for the crimes committed.
社区寻求对所犯罪行的报复。
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He faced swift retribution for his betrayal.
他因背叛而面临迅速的报应。