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repercussion

🇬🇧 UK/.ri:pә'kʌʃәn/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

An indirect or unintended consequence of an action, often negative and far-reaching

(间接的)影响;反响;后果

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
reagain, back
+
perthrough, thoroughly
+
cussshake, strike, shatter
+
ionact, process, state
=repercussion

Common Collocations

  • 1.have repercussions产生影响/后果
  • 2.serious repercussions严重的后果
  • 3.feel the repercussions感受到冲击
  • 4.wider repercussions更广泛的影响

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The scandal had serious repercussions for the entire organization.

  • 2.

    Few people anticipated the global repercussions of that single policy decision.

  • 3.

    He acted without thinking about the repercussions his words might have.

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