| 释义 |
ex·pi·ate /ˈekspɪeɪt/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 抵偿，补偿；赎；为(作恶、犯罪等)而受罚(或遭受恶果)
expiate one's offence (或 guilt)by assiduous labour 用辛勤劳动来抵偿自己的罪过
2. (通过行宗教仪式)避免；躲开
❷ vi.
抵偿，补偿；抵罪，赎罪
expiate for a loss 补偿损失
[< L expiāre < EX-¹: completely + piāre to appease < pius dutiful] |