makeamends

IPA/mˈeɪkeɪməndz/
IPA/mˈeɪkeɪməndz/

makeamends — 慣用語

1. to do something kind or helpful for a person you have upset or wronged, in order

1.慣用語B2
釋義

補償；賠罪

為過錯做出補償以修復關係

to do something kind or helpful for a person you have upset or wronged, in order to show that you are sorry and to repair the relationship

例句

David made amends for missing the meeting by sending everyone a helpful summary.

David 為錯過會議做出補償，傳了一份有用的摘要給大家。

make amends + for [mistake] + by [action]

Ayesha made amends with her neighbour by helping him fix the broken fence.

Ayesha 幫鄰居修理壞掉的籬笆，以此向他賠罪。

make amends + with [person]

常見搭配
  • make amends + for + mistake/error/wrong
  • make amends + with + person/friend/neighbour/colleague
  • make amends + by + doing something
  • try/attempt + to make amends
  • a chance/opportunity + to make amends
同義詞
  • make up for

    less formal, used in everyday conversation

  • compensate

    more formal and often about money or concrete loss

  • atone

    formal, with a moral or religious tone; implies deep regret

反義詞
  • wrong

    the action of treating someone unfairly or badly

  • offend

    to cause someone to feel upset or angry

文法句型

make amends + for + mistake

make amends + with + person

make amends + by + action

用法筆記

The word 'amends' only appears in this fixed phrase — it is rarely used alone. 'Make amends for' names the mistake or problem; 'make amends with' names the person who was hurt. 'Amends' always stays plural: never 'make amend'.

常見錯誤

He made amends his mistake.
He made amends for his mistake.
'for' is always needed before the thing you are fixing.
She made amends to her friend by apologizing.
She made amends with her friend by apologizing.
use 'with' when saying who you are fixing the relationship with.
I need to make an amend for my error.
I need to make amends for my error.
'amends' is always plural in this phrase.