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.
双语例句
1. Community and church leaders have appealed for calm and no retaliation.
社区和教会领袖呼吁各方保持冷静,不要采取报复行动.
来自柯林斯例句
2. The armed forces were on high alert to guard against any retaliation.
