reprisal

名词

1. 1

   报复、报复行动常用复数

   Many witnesses stayed silent for fear of reprisals from the gang.

   许多目击者因为害怕帮派报复而选择沉默。

2. 2

   报复性攻击、反击军事

   The air strike was launched in reprisal for the border attack.

   这次空袭是针对边境攻击所发动的报复性攻击。