make up for something

Related to word: make

片語動詞

Definition

  1. B2Verb + -ing

    to compensate for a loss or damage by providing something beneficial or positive

    彌補;補償

    • She worked hard to make up for the time lost due to her illness.

      她努力工作以彌補因病而失去的時間。

    • To make up for his previous tardiness, he gave her a bouquet of flowers.

      為了彌補之前的遲到,他送給她一束花。

    • The students worked doubly hard to make up for their low scores on the final exam.

      學生們加倍努力以彌補他們在期末考試中的低分。