"atoning" in Chinese (Simplified)
赎罪弥补（过失）
Definition
试图弥补错误、罪过或不当行为，通常通过道歉或改正来实现。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于宗教或正式场合，如“atoning for sins”。常和'for'搭配，指道德或伦理上的错误。日常生活中更常用“make up for”来表达类似意思。
Examples
The criminal is atoning by doing community service.
罪犯通过做社区服务来**赎罪**。
He is atoning for his lies by helping others.
他正在通过帮助别人来**赎罪**他的谎言。
She spent years atoning for her mistakes.
她花了多年时间**赎罪**自己的错误。
He's always atoning for little things, even when nobody is upset.
他总是在为小事**弥补**，即使没人真的生气。
After the argument, she started atoning in small but meaningful ways.
争吵后，她以细微但有意义的方式开始**弥补**。
Some people believe atoning is more about actions than words.
有些人认为**赎罪**更多是付诸行动而不是空谈。