"atone for" in Chinese (Traditional)
贖罪補償
Definition
通過做好事或補償來彌補你所犯的錯誤，特別是為了表達你的歉意。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
多用於正式、宗教或文學語境，常與「罪」、「錯誤」等詞連用（如「為你的罪贖罪」）。不只是道歉，還需實際行動來彌補。
Examples
He wanted to atone for his mistakes.
他想**彌補**自己的錯誤。
She gave money to charity to atone for her past actions.
她為慈善捐錢來**贖罪**她過去的行為。
People sometimes fast to atone for their sins.
有些人會通過禁食來**贖罪**自己的罪過。
He's been volunteering at the shelter to atone for what he did last year.
他一直在收容所做志工以**補償**自己去年的過錯。
Nothing can really atone for the pain he caused, but he tries.
沒有什麼能真正**補償**他帶來的傷害，但他盡力了。
She apologized, but she still feels she has to atone for breaking his trust.
她道歉了，但仍覺得必須**補償**她對他的背叛。