expiate
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/ˈekspieɪt/
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/ˈekspieɪt/
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.
她決定在當地的庇護所做志願者,以贖清她過去的錯誤。