compensate /ˈkɑːmpənˌseɪt/ verb compensates; compensated; compensating
compensates; compensated; compensating
Learner's definition of COMPENSATE
somewhat formal
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[no object] : to provide something good as a balance against something bad or undesirable : to make up for some defect or weakness补偿；弥补 2
[+ object] : to give money or something else of value to (someone) in return for something (such as work) or as payment for something lost, damaged, etc.赔偿；偿付 — compensatory
/kəmˈpɛnsəˌtori/ Brit /kəmˈpɛnsətri/ /kɒmpənˈseɪtri/ adjective -
a compensatory refund补偿性退款
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The patient sued for compensatory damages. [=money awarded to a victim to make up for an injury, damage, etc.]病人起诉要求得到补偿性损害赔偿。