expiate
US /ˈek.spi.eɪt/
UK /ˈek.spi.eɪt/
动词
赎罪, 弥补
to atone for (sin or guilt)
示例:
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He tried to expiate his sins by performing good deeds.
他试图通过行善来赎罪。
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The ancient ritual was believed to expiate the community's wrongdoings.
人们相信古老的仪式可以赎清社区的罪过。