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| /ˈkɒmpənˌseɪt/ |
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| 1 | I to change or remove the bad result of something 补偿；弥补 |
| +for This payment more than compensates for what we’ ve lost. 这一项付款用来弥补我们的损失绰绰有余。 |
| | 1a | to behave in a way that is intended to reduce the effects of a personal fault 抵消 | | Lack of confidence is often compensated for by an aggressive manner. 信心的缺乏往往会用咄咄逼人的姿态来掩饰。 | |
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| 2 | I/T to pay someone money because they have suffered an injury or loss 赔偿 |
| compensate sb for sth They were unlikely to be compensated for the damage to the house. 他们不太可能得到房子的损坏赔偿。 |
| | 2a | T to pay someone for the work they do 支付给（某人）报酬 | |
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