amends

英 [əˈmendz]

美 [əˈmendz]

v. 修正，修订(法律文件、声明等)
amend的第三人称单数
n. 赔罪; 赔偿

复数：amends　

BNC.14488 / COCA.16606

习惯用语

make amends (to sb) (for sth/for doing sth)

（因某事向某人）赔偿，补偿，赔不是；将功补（过）
to do sth for sb in order to show that you are sorry for sth wrong or unfair that you have done

VERB 修改；修订
If youamendsomething that has been written such as a law, or something that is said, you change it in order to improve it or make it more accurate.
1. The president agreed to amend the constitution and allow multi-party elections...
  总统同意修订宪法，允许多党选举。
2. 'You must admit that the man has got charm,' said Nicolson. 'Glamour,' amended Wells.
  “你必须承认这个男人有魅力，”尼科尔森说。“是诱惑力，”韦尔斯纠正说。
3. ...the amended version of the Act.
  该法令的修正案
PHRASE 赔罪；赔偿；补偿
If youmake amendswhen you have harmed someone, you show that you are sorry by doing something to please them.
1. He wanted to make amends for causing their marriage to fail.
  他导致了他们的婚姻破裂，因此想作出补偿。

noun

something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
1. how can I make amends
Synonym:reparation
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Synonym:damagesindemnityindemnificationrestitutionredress

He wished to make amends for his former unkindness to her.
他希望为他以前对她的无礼行为赔礼道歉。
She is trying to make amends for her marriage not being sanctified.
她正努力弥补自己那段未受牧师认可的婚姻。
She was sincere and genuine in her wish to make amends for the past
她真诚地希望弥补从前的过失。
He wanted to make amends for causing their marriage to fail.
他导致了他们的婚姻破裂，因此想作出补偿。
"Not till ye make amends for ravaging her virgin innocence!" says the old woman.
‘你糟蹋了我女儿的清白，除非你答应娶了她，我是不会放你出来的！’老太太说。
I would tell myself that was amends enough for a harmless prank.
我会告诉自己，对于一个无关紧要的玩笑来说，这样的补偿就足够了。
It is now up to me to make amends.
现在，我该做些改进了。
I made amends to my mother for breaking up her favourite cup.
我把母亲最喜欢的杯子打碎了，我向她陪了罪。
You'd better go and make amends to him. I'm sure he'll forgive you.
你最好是负荆请罪，我相信他会原谅你。
I would go to make amends, but I must defend our city.
我会为自己的行为作出补偿，但是，我们首先得保卫这座城市。