in compensation for
in compensation for — 慣用語
1. used to describe something that is given or received in order to make up for a l
作為補償
用於彌補損失或問題
used to describe something that is given or received in order to make up for a loss, expense, injury, or inconvenience that someone has experienced
The insurance company paid Mr. Chen $15,000 in compensation for the fire damage to his home.
保險公司向陳先生支付了一萬五千美元，作為他家火災損失的補償。
financial compensation for specific loss or damage
The airline offered free hotel rooms to stranded passengers in compensation for the overnight delay.
航空公司向所有受困旅客提供免費旅館房間，作為航班過夜延誤的補償。
in compensation for + disruption noun (delay)
The tenant received a rent reduction in compensation for the months without working heating.
這名房客獲得租金減免，作為數月沒有暖氣供應的補償。
The government gave farmers financial support in compensation for crops lost in the severe drought.
政府為農民提供財務補助，作為對旱災作物損失的補償。
The Watanabe family accepted a public apology in compensation for the hospital's medical error.
渡邊家接受了醫院的公開道歉，作為該院醫療疏失的補償。
- to make up for
more informal and flexible; can apply to losses, mistakes, or shortcomings
- in return for
broader meaning; not limited to losses — can describe any exchange
- as recompense for
more formal; typically used in written or legal contexts
文法句型
in compensation for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Commonly used in formal or official contexts such as insurance claims, legal settlements, or workplace agreements. The noun phrase following 'for' identifies the loss, damage, or inconvenience being addressed.