| 单词 |
retaliatory |
| 释义 |
reˈtaliatory, a. [f. retaliate v.1 + -ory.] Pertaining to, of the nature of, retaliation.
1813Gen. Hist. in Ann. Reg. 190/1 We are obliged to conclude our account of the American campaign with the notice of some retaliatory measures. 1861Sat. Rev. XI. 170/2 Putting an end to incessant raids on the one side, and retaliatory invasions on the other. 1885Manch. Exam. 6 Nov. 5/2 If Lord Salisbury is bent upon a retaliatory policy he must not stop with Spain. |

英语词典包含277258条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。
相关内容:
相关热词搜索:retaliatory英英词典英英释义英语词汇意思用法释义英语