to make up for
01
弥补, 补偿
to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged
Transitive: to make up for a fault or shortcoming
Informal
例子
She is trying to make up for her mistake.
她正试图弥补她的错误。
02
弥补, 替代
to cover for someone's absence, mistakes, or weaknesses by providing support, alternatives, or doing extra
Transitive: to make up for sb
例子
The intern had to make up for the absent administrative assistant and answer the phones all day.
实习生不得不弥补缺席的行政助理，并整天接听电话。
