to make up for
US /tə meɪk ʌp fɔr/
UK /tə meɪk ʌp fɔː/
短语动词
弥补, 补偿
to compensate for something bad with something good
示例:
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I'll make up for missing your birthday by taking you out to dinner next week.
我下周请你吃饭来弥补错过你生日的遗憾。
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His hard work helped to make up for his lack of experience.
他的努力工作帮助弥补了他经验的不足。