Compensate
Quick Translations
- 补偿
- 赔偿
- 抵消
Definitions
Definition
To make up for something unwanted or deficient; to counterbalance.
In ZH
弥补某些不想要或不足的东西；抵消。
Examples
- When my dog chewed up my shoes, I had to compensate by buying new ones, but now I have a whole collection of dog-chewed style!
- After forgetting my anniversary, I tried to compensate by taking my partner to a fancy dinner, but I ended up spilling sauce all over them – I think that’s a different kind of compensation!
- The company promised to compensate us for the embarrassing Zoom call glitch, but I never expected to receive a coupon for a free ‘oops’ dinner!
Cultural Notes
In English, 'compensate' is often used in both financial contexts as well as in social situations, like trying to make up for a mistake. It's common to see it in discussions about work, insurance, or personal relationships.
Definition
To provide a return or reward for effort or service rendered; to pay for something.
In ZH
为所提供的努力或服务提供回报或报酬；为某物支付。
Examples
- After working late to fix the server crash, my boss promised to compensate me with extra pizza – who knew tech support could be this delicious!
- They compensated the volunteers with t-shirts, but most ended up using them as pajamas because they didn't want to be seen in public!
- The app developer compensated users for their privacy concerns by giving them virtual kittens instead of actual cash – I guess that’s one way to brighten someone’s day!
Cultural Notes
Compensation in the workplace often comes with discussions of fair pay and employee rights. The humorous examples are designed to make the concept relatable and easier to remember.
Definition
To adjust or alter something in response to changes or conditions; to modify.
In ZH
根据变化或条件调整或改变某事物；修改。
Examples
- I had to compensate the recipe's saltiness with some sugar because my cooking tastes like a salt lick in space!
- He tried to compensate his inability to sing by dancing like a chicken on stage – the audience was confused but entertained!
- As the weather turned chilly, she compensated by wearing three sweaters and still looked fabulous, a true trendsetter in winter wear!
Cultural Notes
Compensating in various contexts, such as cooking or fashion, highlights creativity and adaptability in response to challenges. It’s a great way to demonstrate flexibility in English.