学个词 Learn a Word-VOA英语教学 2419-compensate

今天我们要学的词是 compensate¹. Compensate 动词，有补偿，赔偿的意思。German car maker² Volkswagen is reportedly preparing to compensate owners of its diesel³ cars. 据报道，德国大众汽车公司准备对拥有大众柴油车的人提供补偿。RushCard, a prepaid debit⁴ card company, set aside millions of dollars to compensate its customers who temporarily lost access to their money due to technical problems.  预付借记卡公司RushCard 拿出数百万美元，对因技术问题一度无法进入帐户的用户进行赔偿。好的，今天我们学习的词是 ompensate, compensate, compensate...
 

1 compensate   

vt.补偿，赔偿；酬报 vi.弥补；补偿；抵消

参考例句：

• She used her good looks to compensate her lack of intelligence. 她利用她漂亮的外表来弥补智力的不足。
• Nothing can compensate for the loss of one's health. 一个人失去了键康是不可弥补的。

2 maker   

n.制造者，制造商

参考例句：

• He is a trouble maker，You must be distant with him.他是个捣蛋鬼，你不要跟他在一起。
• A cabinet maker must be a master craftsman.家具木工必须是技艺高超的手艺人。

3 diesel   

n.柴油发动机，内燃机

参考例句：

• We experimented with diesel engines to drive the pumps.我们试着用柴油机来带动水泵。
• My tractor operates on diesel oil.我的那台拖拉机用柴油开动。

4 debit   

n.借方，借项，记人借方的款项

参考例句：

• To whom shall I debit this sum?此款应记入谁的账户的借方？
• We undercharge Mr.Smith and have to send him a debit note for the extra amount.我们少收了史密斯先生的钱，只得给他寄去一张借条所要欠款。