amends

英 [əˈmendz]

美 [əˈmendz]

v. 修正，修订(法律文件、声明等)
amend的第三人称单数
n. 赔罪; 赔偿

复数：amends　

BNC.14488 / COCA.16606

习惯用语

make amends (to sb) (for sth/for doing sth)

（因某事向某人）赔偿，补偿，赔不是；将功补（过）
to do sth for sb in order to show that you are sorry for sth wrong or unfair that you have done

VERB 修改；修订
If youamendsomething that has been written such as a law, or something that is said, you change it in order to improve it or make it more accurate.
1. The president agreed to amend the constitution and allow multi-party elections...
  总统同意修订宪法，允许多党选举。
2. 'You must admit that the man has got charm,' said Nicolson. 'Glamour,' amended Wells.
  “你必须承认这个男人有魅力，”尼科尔森说。“是诱惑力，”韦尔斯纠正说。
3. ...the amended version of the Act.
  该法令的修正案
PHRASE 赔罪；赔偿；补偿
If youmake amendswhen you have harmed someone, you show that you are sorry by doing something to please them.
1. He wanted to make amends for causing their marriage to fail.
  他导致了他们的婚姻破裂，因此想作出补偿。

noun

something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
1. how can I make amends
Synonym:reparation
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Synonym:damagesindemnityindemnificationrestitutionredress

Is it too late for me to make amends?
我现在补救是否太迟了。
Full amends was made.
作了全部赔偿。
She was sincere and genuine in her wish to make amends for the past
她真诚地希望弥补从前的过失。
We've been talking a lot about making amends.
我们谈了很多关于补偿。
Those who have been doing evil should immediately stop, repent and start anew and make amends for their crimes by good deeds.
做过坏事的人，赶快停止作恶，悔过自新，将功赎罪。
I wanted to make amends for breaking your vase. I'm sorry I did it.
我想弥补打破了你的花瓶的事。我为这件事感到抱歉。
I would tell myself that was amends enough for a harmless prank.
我会告诉自己，对于一个无关紧要的玩笑来说，这样的补偿就足够了。
He wanted to make amends for causing their marriage to fail.
他导致了他们的婚姻破裂，因此想作出补偿。
He wants us to make amends now.
他想要我们现在就赔偿。
He repented of his wrongdoing and tried to make amends.
他悔自己的错误行为，而且尽力改正。