"atone" in Chinese (Simplified)
赎罪弥补（过错）
Definition
通过行动来表示对错误或过失的悔过或弥补，常用于道德或宗教层面。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
正式用语，多用于宗教或严重错误的场合。常见搭配：'atone for one's sins'（赎罪），'atone for a mistake'（弥补错误）。不用于日常小错的道歉。
Examples
He prayed to atone for his mistakes.
他祈祷以**赎罪**自己的过错。
She wanted to atone for lying to her friend.
她想为对朋友撒谎**弥补**过错。
Many people try to atone for past wrongs through good deeds.
许多人试图通过善行来**赎罪**他们以前的错误。
Nothing he does can fully atone for what happened.
无论他做什么，都无法完全**弥补**所发生的事。
He volunteered at the shelter to atone for his past behavior.
他去收容所做志愿者以**弥补**过去的行为。
She hopes that time will help her atone for her mistakes.
她希望时间能帮助她**弥补**自己的错误。