كيف تنطق "compensate for"
expression
ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KAHM-puhn-sayt for
kˈɒmpənsˌeɪt/ /fˈɔː
KOM-puhn-sayt faw
التعريف
To make up for something missing, lost, or bad by providing something good or extra. Often used when trying to balance a mistake, loss, or disadvantage.
نسخ IPA
الإنجليزية الأمريكية
ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
الإنجليزية البريطانية
kˈɒmpənsˌeɪt/ /fˈɔː
نطق مبسط
أمريكي
KAHM-puhn-sayt for
بريطاني
KOM-puhn-sayt faw
استمع في السياق
He tried to compensate for his mistake by working extra hours.
The free gift does not compensate for the high price.
You need to compensate for the lost time.
She eats less at dinner to compensate for a big lunch.