penance
US /ˈpen.əns/
UK /ˈpen.əns/
名词
忏悔, 苦行
voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong
示例:
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He did public penance for his sins.
他为自己的罪过公开忏悔。
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As penance, she decided to volunteer at a soup kitchen.
作为忏悔，她决定在施粥所做志愿者。