reprisal
n. 报复（行为）；报复性劫掠
复数 reprisals
例句
They shot ten hostages in reprisal for the assassination of their leader.
他们的首领遭到暗杀，他们为了报复，枪杀了十名人质。
《牛津词典》
There were fears that some of the Western hostages might be killed in reprisal.
有人担心，一些西方人质可能会被报复杀害。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
But it was unclear if her murder was a reprisal for the Pope's remarks.
但还不清楚凶手是否是出于对教皇言论的报复。
