expiation

n. 赎罪, 补偿 [法] 偿罪, 赎罪

发音

其它 /ɛkspiˈeɪʃən/
US /ɛkspiˈeɪʃən/

词形变化

expiations 复数 expiations

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.

    可数 不可数
  2. 2.

    The act of expiating or stripping off.

    可数 废旧 不可数

词汇关系

名词

同义词 3

satisfaction atonement propitiation

上位词 8

salvation redemption damages amends restitution redress indemnity indemnification

下位词 2

amends reparation

词源

From Middle French expiation, from Latin expiātiō(n) (“satisfaction”).

来源：wiktionary