释义 |
Verb: compensate 'kómpun`seyt- Adjust for
- counterbalance, correct, make up, even out, even off, even up - Make amends for; pay compensation for
"She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident" - recompense, repair, indemnify - Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
"he is compensating for being a bad father" - cover, overcompensate - Make reparations or amends for
- right, redress, correct - Do or give something to somebody in return
- pay, pay off, make up - Make payment to; compensate
- recompense, remunerate
Derived forms: compensated, compensates, compensating See also: compensation Type of: alter, balance, change, equilibrate, equilibrise [Brit], equilibrize, modify, pay, settle Encyclopedia: Compensate |