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atone

UK //əˈtəʊn//US //əˈtoʊn//

词源

源自中古英语 'at one',意为'和解',后演变为动词形式,表示通过行动达成和解或补偿。

verb

❶ 弥补过错或罪行,通过行动或忏悔来补偿造成的伤害或错误,常用于宗教或道德语境。

“He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping the victims.”

(他试图通过帮助受害者来弥补自己的错误。)

“She spent years atoning for her past actions.”

(她花了多年时间弥补自己过去的行为。)

同义词:redeem, make amends, compensate, expiate, repent

常见短语

atone for — 为某事赎罪或弥补,通常指通过具体行动或忏悔来抵消错误或罪行。

“She worked hard to atone for her past mistakes.”

(她努力工作以弥补过去的错误。)