amends
pronunciation
UK [əˈmendz]
US [əˈmɛndz]
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- n.
- 赔罪，赔偿
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- v.
- 改良，修改，修订( amend的第三人称单数 )
Word Origin
Example
- 1. A chastened spd has been trying to make amends .
- 对此spd深感懊悔，一直尽力补偿。
- 2. ' Well , if he is ready to make amends to the girls in some way , I shall certainly not discourage him , 'said mrs bennet .
- “那么，如果他愿意用某种方式给女儿们以补偿的话，我当然不会给他泼冷水，”班纳特太太说。
- 3. But evolutionary biology is now making amends .
- 但进化论生物学现在正在进行修正。
- 4. He left without tipping but returned later to make amends .
- 他走的时候没有付小费，但后来又回来补付。
- 5. Sometimes , people choose mates who resemble their parents not because of fond memories , but to make amends for an unhappy childhood .
- 某些时候，人们不是因为美好的记忆，而是为了给不幸福的童年赔罪而选择和父母相像的人做伴侣。
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