"atonement" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 贖罪
• 補贖

Definition

贖罪是指為過錯或錯誤做補救，通常透過某種行為表達懺悔或修補損害。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於宗教或正式語境，有時特指重大過失的贖罪如「贖罪日」。常與「尋求、實現、做」等動詞搭配。不常用於日常輕微錯誤。

Examples

He tried to make atonement for his mistake.

他試圖為自己的錯誤作出**贖罪**。

The festival is a time of atonement and forgiveness.

這個節日是**贖罪**與寬恕的時刻。

She believes in the power of atonement.

她相信**贖罪**的力量。

He spent years seeking atonement for what he had done.

他花了多年尋求**贖罪**，為彌補自己的所作所為。

Many religions teach that atonement is necessary for forgiveness.

許多宗教認為**贖罪**是獲得寬恕所必需的。

He hopes this act of kindness will serve as atonement for the past.

他希望這一善舉能作為對過去的**贖罪**。