restitution
US /ˌres.təˈtuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌres.təˈtuː.ʃən/
1.
赔偿, 归还
the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner
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The court ordered the thief to make restitution to the victim.
法院命令小偷向受害者进行赔偿。
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He sought restitution for the damage caused to his property.
他要求对他的财产造成的损害进行赔偿。
2.
赔偿, 补偿
the act of making good or compensating for loss, damage, or injury
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The company offered financial restitution to the affected customers.
该公司向受影响的客户提供了经济赔偿。
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The government is working on a plan for restitution to victims of the disaster.
政府正在制定一项向灾难受害者提供赔偿的计划。