expiate

🇺🇸 /ˈekspieɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈekspieɪt/
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标签 RARE
verb
R

to say sorry for something wrong by accepting punishment or doing something

She decided to volunteer at the local shelter to expiate her past mistakes.

她决定在当地的庇护所做志愿者,以赎清她过去的错误。

translation

v. 赎罪

词形变化

3rd Present expiates
Past expiated
Perfect expiated
Progressive expiating