penance
US /ˈpen.əns/
UK /ˈpen.əns/
名詞
懺悔, 苦行
voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong
範例:
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He did public penance for his sins.
他為自己的罪過公開懺悔。
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As penance, she decided to volunteer at a soup kitchen.
作為懺悔，她決定在施粥所做志願者。