| 释义 |
phraseatone[atoned, atoned, atoning]
atone for
atone for sth formal to do something to show that you are sorry for something wrong that you have done, especially by trying to improve the situation: They were anxious to atone for their sins. In the post-war period, Hollywood began to atone for its blatantly racist depictions of African Americans.
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atone forTo take responsibility and/or accept punishment for one's mistakes or misdeeds. I atoned for my sins before I started going to church again. I think she'll forgive you if you just atone for your mistake. atone for somethingto make amends for an error. You must atone for the bad things you have done. |