repercussion
Meaning: An unintended consequence of an action or event, especially an unwelcome one that occurs some time afterwards.
Repercussion stresses the idea of an effect bouncing back — an echo or rebound of a prior action. Like ramification, it is most commonly used in the plural ('repercussions') and implies negative, often unforeseen outcomes. It is standard in news reporting, political commentary, and everyday formal speech. Common collocations include 'serious repercussions,' 'face the repercussions,' and 'political repercussions.'
Examples
- The scandal had serious repercussions for the party's standing in the polls. 那起丑闻对该党的民意支持率造成了严重的反响。El escándalo tuvo graves repercusiones en la posición del partido en las encuestas.そのスキャンダルは党の世論調査での支持率に深刻な影響を及ぼした。그 스캔들은 당의 여론조사 지지율에 심각한 여파를 미쳤다.
- He acted impulsively without thinking about the repercussions for his family. 他鲁莽行事,没有考虑对家人可能产生的后果。Actuó de forma impulsiva sin pensar en las repercusiones para su familia.彼は家族への影響を考えずに衝動的に行動した。그는 가족에게 미칠 영향을 생각하지 않고 충동적으로 행동했다.
- The economic repercussions of the pandemic continued to be felt years afterwards. 疫情的经济反响在数年后仍持续存在。Las repercusiones económicas de la pandemia seguían sintiéndose años después.パンデミックの経済的影響は何年も後まで感じられ続けた。팬데믹의 경제적 여파는 수년이 지난 후에도 계속 체감되었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: media, professional, general
Tone: negative
Origin & History
From Latin repercussio (a rebounding), from repercutere (to strike back), from re- (back) + percutere (to strike through). The sense of an action's consequences striking back developed in the seventeenth century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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