expiation

名词 expiation:

1. compensation for a wrong
   同义词：atonement, satisfaction
2. the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
   同义词：atonement, propitiation

1. He made expiation for our sins on the cross.
   他在十字架上为我们赎了罪。
2. Amends or reparation made for an injury or wrong; expiation.
   补偿为某一伤害或错误行为而做出的纠正或补救; 补偿

ex.pi.a.tion

n.（名词）
The act of expiating; atonement.
抵偿；补偿
A means of expiating or atoning.
补偿或赎罪的方式

【引伸】
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