"compensate for" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 彌補

Definition

透過提供額外的東西彌補缺失、損失或不好的情況。通常用來平衡錯誤、損失或劣勢。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

語氣較正式或中性，常與錯誤、損失、弱點等詞連用（如 "compensate for the loss"）。與 'compensate' 表達“支付薪酬”不同。

Examples

He tried to compensate for his mistake by working extra hours.

他試圖通過加班來**彌補**他的錯誤。

The free gift does not compensate for the high price.

免費贈品無法**彌補**高價。

You need to compensate for the lost time.

你需要**彌補**失去的時間。

She eats less at dinner to compensate for a big lunch.

她晚餐喫得少，以**彌補**午餐喫得太多。

Extra training helps athletes compensate for their weaknesses.

額外訓練有助於運動員**彌補**自己的弱點。

Can money really compensate for lost time with your family?

錢真的能**彌補**和家人失去的時光嗎？