Definitions
n. Something done to repair harm or show regret.
赔罪；补偿
Example
I baked her a cake to make amends.
我给她烤了一个蛋糕，以此赔罪。
Companies should make amends for environmental damage by restoring habitats and compensating affected communities.
企业应通过恢复栖息地和赔偿受影响的社区来弥补造成的环境损害。
Collocations
- make amends
- make amends for a mistake
- make amends to someone
Word family
- amend (v.)
- amendment (n.)
Synonyms
- reparation
- compensation
Usage tip
名词通常用make amends；不说an amends。
FAQ
- What does amends mean?
- Something done to repair harm or show regret.
- How is amends pronounced?
- UK /əˈmendz/, US /əˈmendz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
