the effect that an action, event, or decision has on something, especially a bad effect(尤指坏的)影响,反响;恶果
Any decrease in tourism could have serious repercussions for the local economy.旅游业只要出现任何一点儿衰退,都可能会给当地经济带来严重影响。
President Kennedy's assassination had far-reaching repercussions.肯尼迪总统遇刺产生的影响是深远的。