repercussion
n
1 [C usu pl 通常作复数]
indirect effect or result (esp unpleasant) of an event, etc; consequence (间接的)影响(尤指不良的); 後果
His resignation will have serious repercussions on/for the firm. 他辞职一事对公司影响很大.
the endless repercussions of living on credit 靠赊欠过日子的无穷後患.
2
(a) [U] recoil after an impact (碰撞後)弹回.
(b) [C] thing thrown back, esp a sound; echo 被弹回的或反弹的事物; (尤指)回响, 回声.