reprisal
[rɪˈpraɪzəl]
n.
报复(行为);
(特指国家间的)暴力性报复,报复行为,[史](对敌国人民,财产的)报复性劫掠;
〈罕〉赔偿,赔款;
例句:
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Burnt in reprisal for the conduct of American militiamen.
来自W. S. Churchill
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There were fears that some of the Western hostages might be killed in reprisal.
有人担心一些西方人质可能会受到报复性杀害。
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There is no political alternative but a big reprisal.
政治上没有旁的选择只能是大规模报复.
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Hand , being greatly hurt in his pride, contemplated only severe reprisal.
韩德的自尊心受到严重伤害, 一心一意考虑着严厉的报复.
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There have been some reprisal attacks in Kenya itself.
来自BBC
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But he says we can't rule out reprisal attacks.
来自VOA
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They took bloody reprisals against the leaders.
他们对领导进行了血腥的报复。
来自《权威词典》