atone for
US /əˈtoʊn fɔːr/
UK /əˈtəʊn fɔːr/
短语动词
弥补, 赎罪
to make amends or reparation for a wrong or injury
示例:
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He tried to atone for his mistakes by apologizing sincerely.
他试图通过真诚的道歉来弥补自己的错误。
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She felt she had to atone for her past actions.
她觉得她必须弥补自己过去的错误。