参考词典中atonement的常规释义:
基本释义
- n. 赎回,偿还,弥补
英英解释
2个名词解释
- compensation for a wrong
[同] expiation, atonement, satisfaction
[例]- we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
- the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
[同] expiation, atonement, propitiation
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