1. N-UNCOUNT Compensation is money that someone who has experienced loss or suffering claims from the person or organization responsible, or from the state. 補(bǔ)償金

He received one year's salary as compensation for loss of office. 他得到一年的薪水作為失去職位的補(bǔ)償金。

They want $20,000 in compensation for each of about 500 claimants. 他們想要給約500個投訴者每人2萬美元作為補(bǔ)償金。

2. N-VAR If something is some compensation for something bad that has happened, it makes you feel better. 補(bǔ)償

Helen gained some compensation for her earlier defeat by winning the final open class. 海倫通過贏得公開賽的決賽獲得了對先前失利的一些補(bǔ)償。