make up for
US /meɪk ʌp fɔr/
UK /meɪk ʌp fɔr/
1.
弥补, 补偿
to compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient
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I'll make up for lost time by working extra hours.
我会通过加班来弥补失去的时间。
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His kindness helped to make up for her earlier disappointment.
他的善良帮助弥补了她早先的失望。