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repercussion (C1)

カタカナ: リパーカッション

IPA: /ˌriːpərˈkʌʃən/

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

意味: ある出来事や行動の後に生じる予期せぬ結果、特に好ましくない結果のこと。

The company's decision to cut jobs had severe repercussions for the local economy. — The company's decision to cut jobs had severe repercussions for the local economy.
His impulsive remarks at the meeting had serious repercussions for his career. — His impulsive remarks at the meeting had serious repercussions for his career.

Japanese translations of Repercussion:

repercussions for (prepositional phrase): Consequences affecting a person or thing. — "His actions had severe repercussions for his family."
repercussions on (prepositional phrase): Consequences impacting a situation or group. — "The policy change had negative repercussions on employee morale."
repercussions of (prepositional phrase): Consequences stemming from a particular event or action. — "The repercussions of the financial crisis were felt globally."