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compensation

UK/.kɒmpen'seiʃәn/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

n.

Money or something given to make up for loss, work, or injury.

补偿金;赔偿;报酬。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
com-together, with
+
pensweigh, pay out, spend, hang
+
-ationact, process, state
=compensation

Compensation is what is weighed together to balance a loss or service.

Root pend still carries 32 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.financial compensation经济补偿
  • 2.compensation for loss损失赔偿
  • 3.workers compensation工伤补偿

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Workers received compensation for lost wages.

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