1580s, noun of action from Late Latin retaliare "pay back in kind," from re- "back" (see re-) + Latin talio "exaction of payment in kind," from or influenced by talis "suchlike" (see that). Originally used both in good and evil senses.
雙語例句
1. Community and church leaders have appealed for calm and no retaliation.
社區和教會領袖呼吁各方保持冷靜,不要采取報復行動.
來自柯林斯例句
2. The armed forces were on high alert to guard against any retaliation.