Expiation

[,ɛkspɪ'eʃən]

解释:

(noun.) the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity).

录入:斯蒂芬妮--From WordNet

解释:

(n.) The act of making satisfaction or atonement for any crime or fault; the extinguishing of guilt by suffering or penalty.

(n.) The means by which reparation or atonement for crimes or sins is made; an expiatory sacrifice or offering; an atonement.

(n.) An act by which the treats of prodigies were averted among the ancient heathen.

手打:洛伊斯

同义词及近义词：

n. Atonement, satisfaction, reparation.

霍雷肖整理