retaliatory

形容词

1. 1

   报复的、反击的、报复性的

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

   军方在几小时内就对边境小镇发动了报复性攻击。

2. 2

   报复性的、打压的法律

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

   她检举舞弊后遭解雇，因此控告公司报复性解雇。