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retribution

/ˌrɛtrəbˈjuʃən/

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1 · noun

punishment inflicted for a wrong act

惩罚；报应

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The villagers feared retribution if they spoke against the armed group.
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村民担心，如果公开反对武装团体会遭到报复。
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