atone
US /əˈtoʊn/
UK /əˈtəʊn/
动词
赎罪, 弥补
to make amends or reparation for an offense or a crime
示例:
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He wanted to atone for his past mistakes.
他想为过去的错误赎罪。
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She tried to atone by working for a charity.
她试图通过为慈善机构工作来赎罪。