make it up to

US /meɪk ɪt ʌp tu/
UK /meɪk ɪt ʌp tu/
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补偿, 弥补

to do something good for someone you have offended, in order to show that you are sorry

:
I'm so sorry I missed your birthday. How can I make it up to you?
我很抱歉错过了你的生日。我该怎么补偿你?
He promised to make it up to her for forgetting their anniversary.
他承诺会补偿她,因为他忘记了他们的周年纪念日。