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
非正式
例子
He bought her flowers to make up for forgetting her birthday.
他通过给她带礼物来弥补他的缺席。
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
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
不可分离
小品词
up for
基本动词
make
现在时
make up for
第三人称单数
makes up for
现在分词
making up for
一般过去时
made up for
过去分词
made up for
例子
The backup quarterback had to make up for the injured starter and lead the team to victory.
替补四分卫不得不弥补受伤的首发球员的缺席，并带领球队取得胜利。
03
补偿, 弥补
to compensate for a weakness, lack, or disadvantage by having another positive quality
例子
The restaurant makes up for its high prices with excellent service.
