LEARN A WORD 学个词 第3178课 repercussion

今天我们要学的词是 repercussion.

Repercussion 是指影响，反响，恶果。Many immigrants in the U.S. see this midterm election as different because a change in control in congress would have huge repercussions for immigrant communities. 美国的许多移民认为这次中期选举有所不同，因为国会控制权的改变将会对移民社区产生巨大影响。

The disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has unleashed an international firestorm and warnings of serious diplomatic repercussions if the matter is not resolved. 沙特记者贾马尔·卡舒吉的失踪引发了一场国际风暴，以及如果案件不解决将引起严重外交后果的警告。