expiation

英 [ˌekspi'eɪʃn] 美 [ˌekspi'eɪʃn]

• n. 赎罪；补偿

英英释义

Noun:

1. compensation for a wrong;

   "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store"
   

2. the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. And he shall put his hand upon the head of the victim, and it shall be acceptable, and help to its expiation.
   先按手在全燔祭牲的头上，使祭牲蒙受悦纳，代自己赎罪。
2. However, currently the expiation mode of e-co-protection and construction in our country is unimproved.
   但是，目前我国的生态保护与建设的补偿措施并不完善。
3. Conclusion Interspace expanding of environmental profit and loss can promote environmental expiation and regional sustainable development.
   结论通过深化区域之间环境损益空间关系研究，促进区域生态补偿和可持续发展。

经典引文

• My crime was ultimately beyond expiation.

  出自： W. Styron

词汇搭配

• expiate 赎罪

近反义词

【近义词】

• satisfaction 满意
• payment 支付
• amends 赔偿
• compensation 补偿
• atonement 赎罪
• propitiation 安抚