compensate
翻译
补偿, 弥补, 赔偿
例句
The company will compensate employees for their extra work.
公司将对员工的额外工作进行补偿。
Nothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one.
没有什么能弥补失去亲人的痛苦。
语法模式
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) 为某事补偿某人 The company will compensate her for her losses.
((for sth.)) 弥补某事 His skill compensates for his lack of experience.
近义词
同义词: make up for, offset, remunerate; 反义词: penalize, deprive
词源
源自拉丁语 com-(共同)+ pensare(称重)。原意是“一起称重以达到平衡”。
记忆技巧
想一想工作中的“薪酬计划”(compensation plan),即为你的努力支付报酬。