compensatecom•pen•sate /'kɒmpenseɪt/

vt

1. 赔偿，补偿

• The insurance company compensated her for her injuries. 保险公司就她的损伤给予了赔偿。

2. 弥补；抵消

• compensate evil with good 将功补过

3. 报酬

• The company compensated them for extra work. 公司付给他们加班费。

vi

1. 赔偿，补偿

• compensate for the loss 赔偿损失

• Nothing can compensate for the loss of one's health. 失去健康是无法补偿的。

2. 弥补；抵消

• The football player's speed compensated for his small size. 这个足球运动员的速度弥补了他身材矮小的弱点。