retaliatory

形容詞

1. 1

   報復的、反擊的、報復性的

   The army launched a retaliatory strike on the border town within hours.

   軍方在幾小時內就對邊境小鎮發動了報復性攻擊。

2. 2

   報復性的、打壓的法律

   She sued the company for retaliatory dismissal after reporting the fraud.

   她檢舉舞弊後遭解僱，因此控告公司報復性解僱。