Repercussion



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 反响; 影响; 回声
• ［英］ n. 反响 ( a reciprocal action) ; 影响 ( a widespread, indirect effect of an act or event) ;回声 ( reflection, reverberation)
• ［记］ re ( 反复) +percussion ( 震动) -> 反复震动 -> 回声, 反应

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Latin repercussion-, repercussio, from repercutere to drive back, from re- + percutere to beat — more at percussion
• Date: 1536
• 1. reflection, reverberation
• 2.
  • a. an action or effect given or exerted in return ; a reciprocal action or effect
  • b. a widespread, indirect, or unforeseen effect of an act, action, or event — usually used in plural
• ? repercussive adjective

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