compensate
翻译
补偿, 弥补, 赔偿
例句
The company will compensate employees for their travel expenses.
公司将补偿员工的差旅费。
Nothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one.
任何东西都无法弥补失去亲人的痛苦。
语法模式
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) 为(某人)补偿(某事) The company will compensate employees for their travel expenses.
((for sth.)) 弥补(某事) Nothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one.
近义词
同义词: make up for, offset, reimburse, repay
词源
源自拉丁语 'com-' (共同) + 'pensare' (称重)。意为“将一物与另一物称重比较”,以达到平衡。
记忆技巧
想象一下,“常识”(common sense)告诉你,为了“补偿”你弄坏的东西,你应该付钱。