to atone
01
赎罪, 弥补
to make up for a past offense or mistake by doing something good or beneficial
例子
She atones for her mistakes by volunteering at the local soup kitchen.
她通过在当地的施粥所做志愿者来弥补她的错误。
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 penitent soul sought to atone for past wrongs by participating in religious rituals and seeking forgiveness from a higher power.
忏悔的灵魂试图通过参加宗教仪式和寻求更高力量的宽恕来弥补过去的错误。
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。
