atone for
US /əˈtoʊn fɔːr/
UK /əˈtəʊn fɔːr/
片語動詞
彌補, 贖罪
to make amends or reparation for a wrong or injury
範例:
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He tried to atone for his mistakes by apologizing sincerely.
他試圖通過真誠的道歉來彌補自己的錯誤。
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She felt she had to atone for her past actions.
她覺得她必須彌補自己過去的錯誤。