amends

• 名词，指对损失、损害或过错的补偿或赔偿，常以支付款项或采取补救行动的形式进行。

A noun referring to compensation or reparation made for a loss, injury, or wrongdoing, often in the form of payment or an action to correct a mistake.

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1. Compensation for loss or injuryB2formal

   A sum of money or something given to make up for a loss, damage, or injury.

   赔偿

   • The company offered amends for the faulty product.
   • He paid amends to the family for the accident.
   • The court ordered amends to be made for the damages.

   同义词compensationindemnificationindemnityredressreparationrequitalrestitutionsatisfaction

2. Expiation of a wrongB2formal

   An action taken to show regret or to correct a mistake or wrongdoing.

   赎罪

   • She made amends by apologizing and returning the stolen item.
   • He tried to make amends for his rude behavior by helping out.
   • They made amends for the misunderstanding with a sincere apology.

   同义词atonementcompensationexpiationindemnificationpenancerecompenseredressreparationrequitalrestitutionsatisfaction

• 动词，指对文件、法律或声明进行修改或改进，通常是为了纠正错误或使意思更明确。

A verb used to indicate the act of making changes or improvements to a document, law, or statement, typically to correct errors or clarify meaning.

1. Make changes to improveB2formal

   To make minor changes to a document, law, or statement in order to correct or improve it.

   修订

   • The committee voted to amend the constitution.
   • She amended her will to include her new grandchild.
   • The author amended the manuscript before publication.

   同义词adjustalterchangecorrecteditemendimprovemodifyreviseupdate

   反义词damageimpairruinworsen

2. Correct or rectifyB2formal

   To make something right or better by removing faults or errors.

   修正

   • He amended his earlier statement to avoid confusion.
   • The company amended its policy after customer complaints.
   • They amended the contract to reflect the new terms.

   同义词correctemendfiximproverectifyredressremedyrevise

   反义词damageharmimpairspoilworsen