late 14c., "action of compensating," from Latin compensationem (nominative compensatio) "a weighing one thing against another, a balancing," noun of action from past participle stem of compensare (see compensate). Meaning "what is given in recompense" is from c. 1600; meaning "amends for loss or damages" is from 1804; meaning "salary, wages" is attested from 1787, American English. The psychological sense is from 1914.
实用例句
1. He was given a conditional discharge and ordered to pay compensation.
他被有条件地释放了，被责令支付赔偿款。
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2. The company announced a double-barreled investment and management-compensation plan.
公司宣布了一份投资和管理补偿的双重计划。
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3. Haemophiliacs are seeking compensation for being given contaminated blood.
血友病患者们因为被输入了受到污染的血液而正在寻求赔偿。
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4. She was awarded £5,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal.
她获判5,000英镑，作为遭到无理解雇的补偿。
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5. The compensation will be split between 140 claimants.
