[] to pay sb money because they have suffered some damage, loss, injury, etc. 给（某人）赔偿（或赔款）◆Her lawyers say she should be compensated for her injuries. 她的律师说她应得到伤害赔偿。
() [] to pay sb for work that they have done 付（工资或报酬）◆The positions on the boards and commissions are compensated at a daily rate. 在董事会和委员会任职是按日付酬的。
[] to provide sth good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss, etc. 补偿；弥补◆The savings resulting from improved efficiency will help compensate for the increase in expenses. 提高效率所得的节余将有助於弥补开支的增加。