"compensate for" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

KAHM-puhn-sayt for

UK

kˈɒmpənsˌeɪt/ /fˈɔː

KOM-puhn-sayt faw

释义

To make up for something missing, lost, or bad by providing something good or extra. Often used when trying to balance a mistake, loss, or disadvantage.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

英式英语

kˈɒmpənsˌeɪt/ /fˈɔː

简化发音

美式

KAHM-puhn-sayt for

英式

KOM-puhn-sayt faw

语境中听

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

The free gift does not compensate for the high price.

You need to compensate for the lost time.

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