compensate /ˈkɔmpenseit/ vt. & vi. 补偿，弥补，抵消；减轻：compensate for breaking the contract 对毁约进行补偿［考句］ To compensate for his unpleasant experiences he drank a little more than was good for him.为了少想不愉快的往事，他喝的多了一点。［考句］We’ll compensate you for any damage done to your house while we are in it.我们住在你的房子期间，对房子造成的任何破损，我们都将赔偿。
compensation /ˌkɔmpenˈseiʃən/ n. ［c］ & ［u］赔偿，补偿：She offered to pay for lunch as compensation for keeping me waiting.他请我吃中午饭作为让我等待的补偿。［考句］ The relatives of those killed in the crash got together to seek compensation.飞机失事死亡者的亲戚们联合寻求赔偿。［考句］The insurance company paid him $10,000 in compensation after his accident.事故发生后，保险公司给他一万美元的赔偿费。
