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单词 reciprocation
释义 re·cip·ro·ca·tion
\rə̇ˌsiprəˈkāshən, rēˈ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin reciprocation-, reciprocatio, from reciprocatus (past participle of reciprocare to reciprocate) + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
 a. : a mutual exchange
  < the reciprocation of courtesies between the two families >
 b. : a return in kind or of like value
  < the reciprocation of hatreds must produce a greater hatred — Stuart Hampshire >
2. archaic : the quality or state of being harmonious : correspondence
3. : an alternating motion, action, or succession : alteration
 < the reciprocating action continues with the dropper in action lowering two needles at each reciprocation — W.E.Shinn >
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