"atone" in Chinese (Traditional)
贖罪彌補(過錯)
Definition
透過行動來表達對過錯或罪行的悔改或彌補,常見於道德或宗教場合。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
正式用語,多用在宗教或重大過錯語境。常見用法為'atone for sins'(贖罪)、'atone for mistakes'(彌補錯誤)。不適用於日常小失誤。
Examples
He prayed to atone for his mistakes.
他祈禱以**贖罪**自己的錯誤。
She wanted to atone for lying to her friend.
她想為對朋友撒謊**彌補**過錯。
Many people try to atone for past wrongs through good deeds.
許多人嘗試通過善行來**贖罪**以前的錯誤。
Nothing he does can fully atone for what happened.
無論他做什麼,都無法完全**彌補**所發生的事。
He volunteered at the shelter to atone for his past behavior.
他到收容所當志工以**彌補**過去的行為。
She hopes that time will help her atone for her mistakes.
她希望時間能幫助她**彌補**錯誤。