repercussion
n
1 [C usu pl 通常作復數]
indirect effect or result (esp unpleasant) of an event, etc; consequence (間接的)影響(尤指不良的); 後果
His resignation will have serious repercussions on/for the firm. 他辭職一事對公司影響很大.
the endless repercussions of living on credit 靠賒欠過日子的無窮後患.
2
(a) [U] recoil after an impact (碰撞後)彈回.
(b) [C] thing thrown back, esp a sound; echo 被彈回的或反彈的事物; (尤指)回響, 回聲.