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amends

UK //əˈmendz//US //əˈmendz//

词源

源自中古英语 'amenden',最终来自拉丁语 'emendare'(修正、改进)。

noun

❶ 指为弥补过错或伤害而做出的补偿或道歉行为,常用于表达修复关系的努力。

“He made amends for his rude behavior by sending her flowers.”

(他通过送花来弥补自己粗鲁的行为。)

“She wanted to make amends after the argument.”

(争吵后她想做些补偿。)

同义词:compensation, reparation, atonement

常见短语

make amends — 通过行动或言语来弥补过错或伤害,常用于人际关系的修复。

“He tried to make amends by helping her with the project.”

(他通过帮她完成项目来弥补过错。)