vt.

1. 补偿，赔偿；酬报[（+for）]
   We compensate workers for injuries suffered at their work.

   我们对工人在工作中受伤给予补偿。

2. 改变货币含金量以稳定货币

vi.

1. 补偿，赔偿；抵消[（+for）]
   She used her good looks to compensate for her lack of intelligence.

   她智力欠佳权以美貌弥补。

v.

1. give (someone) something in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred.
2. (compensate for) reduce or counteract (something undesirable) by exerting an opposite force or effect.