compensate
/ˈkɒmpenseɪt/ · /ˈkɑːmpenseɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #3825 in the learning path
赔偿；补偿
Definitions
v. To give someone money or something else for loss or harm.
赔偿；补偿
v. To balance a disadvantage by providing something beneficial.
弥补；抵消
Example
The airline compensated us for our lost luggage.
航空公司赔偿了我们丢失行李的损失。
Governments should compensate farmers for income lost when agricultural land is converted into protected habitats.
政府应补偿农民因农田被改为受保护栖息地而损失的收入。
Collocations
- compensate someone for a loss
- compensate for a lack of
- fully compensate
Word family
- compensation (n.)
- compensatory (adj.)
Usage tip
赔偿某人用compensate sb for sth；弥补用for。
FAQ
- What does compensate mean?
- To give someone money or something else for loss or harm. To balance a disadvantage by providing something beneficial.
- How is compensate pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/, US /ˈkɑːmpenseɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
