late 14c., "reconciliation," from Old French reparacion and directly from Late Latin reparationem (nominative reparatio) "act of repairing, restoration," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin reparare "restore, repair" (see repair (v.1)). Meaning "act of repairing or mending" is attested from c. 1400. Reparations "compensation for war damaged owed by the aggressor" is attested from 1921, with reference to Germany, from French réparations (1919).
实用例句
1. Offenders should be forced to make reparation to the community.
应该强迫违法犯罪分子对社区作出补偿。
来自《权威词典》
2. I'll demand reparation from the company.
我将要求公司给予赔偿.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. There is a clear demand amongst victims for some sort of reparation from offenders.
受害者明确要求责任人给予一定的赔偿。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Whenever you find your wrongdoing, be quick with your reparation.
任何时候当你发现自己的错误，要尽快去弥补和挽救。
来自辞典例句
5. He had to make reparation from his own property.
