to atone
01
赎罪, 弥补
to make up for a past offense or mistake by doing something good or beneficial
例子
He atoned for his past misdeeds by making significant donations to charity.
他通过向慈善机构捐款来弥补他过去的过错。
02
赎罪, 悔改
(religious) to make up for a sin by feeling sorry, asking for forgiveness, and trying to do better
例子
The person went to confession to atone for his sins and received guidance from the priest.
这个人去忏悔是为了赎罪，并得到了牧师的指导。
