atonement
US /əˈtoʊn.mənt/
UK /əˈtəʊn.mənt/
名词
1.
赎罪, 弥补
reparation for a wrong or injury
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He sought atonement for his past mistakes by dedicating his life to charity.
他通过投身慈善事业来为过去的错误寻求赎罪。
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The criminal made a public apology as a gesture of atonement.
罪犯公开道歉，作为赎罪的姿态。
2.
赎罪, 和解
(in Christian theology) the reconciliation of God and humankind through Jesus Christ
示例:
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Theology students discussed the concept of atonement in depth.
神学学生深入探讨了赎罪的概念。
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Many Christian denominations believe in the atonement of Christ.
许多基督教教派相信基督的赎罪。