1. | [i] ~ (for sth) 补偿;弥补to provide sth good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss, etc. |
Nothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one. 失去心爱的人是无法补偿的。 |
2. | [t] ~ sb (for sth) 给(某人)赔偿(或赔款)to pay sb money because they have suffered some damage, loss, injury, etc. |
Her lawyers say she should be compensated for the suffering she had been caused. 她的律师说她应该为所遭受的痛苦得到赔偿。 |