atonement
US /əˈtoʊn.mənt/
UK /əˈtəʊn.mənt/
名詞
1.
贖罪, 彌補
reparation for a wrong or injury
範例:
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He sought atonement for his past mistakes by dedicating his life to charity.
他通過投身慈善事業來為過去的錯誤尋求贖罪。
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The criminal made a public apology as a gesture of atonement.
罪犯公開道歉，作為贖罪的姿態。
2.
贖罪, 和解
(in Christian theology) the reconciliation of God and humankind through Jesus Christ
範例:
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Theology students discussed the concept of atonement in depth.
神學學生深入探討了贖罪的概念。
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Many Christian denominations believe in the atonement of Christ.
許多基督教教派相信基督的贖罪。