单词 | atone |
释义 | atone —atonable, atoneable, adj. —atoner, n. —atoningly, adv. /euh tohn"/, v. , atoned, atoning. v.i. 1. to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender (usually fol. by for): to atone for one's sins. 2. to make up, as for errors or deficiencies (usually fol. by for): to atone for one's failings. 3. Obs. to become reconciled; agree. v.t. 4. to make amends for; expiate: He atoned his sins. 5. Obs. to bring into unity, harmony, concord, etc. [1545-55; back formation from ATONEMENT] |
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