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repercussions

UK //ˌriːpəˈkʌʃənz//US //ˌriːpərˈkʌʃənz//

词源

源自法语 'répercussion'(反弹),最终来自拉丁语 'repercutere'(re- 回 + percutere 击打),字面意思是'反弹'或'回响'。

noun

❶ 指某个行为或事件引发的间接后果或连锁反应,通常是负面或意料之外的。常用于描述重大决策或事件后的深远影响。

“The new law had serious repercussions for small businesses.”

(新法律对小企业产生了严重的负面影响。)

“His resignation could have political repercussions across the country.”

(他的辞职可能会在全国范围内引发政治连锁反应。)

同义词:consequences, effects, ramifications

常见短语

face the repercussions — 指不得不承担自己行为导致的后果,通常带有负面含义。

“If you break the rules, you'll have to face the repercussions.”

(如果你违反规定,就必须承担相应的后果。)

far-reaching repercussions — 形容影响范围广、持续时间长的重大后果。

“The policy change had far-reaching repercussions for the industry.”

(这项政策变化给整个行业带来了深远的影响。)