vt.[(+for)]

1. 酬报，酬谢；回报，惩罚
2. 赔偿，补偿
   We had to recompense the peasants for the loss of their goats.

   我们得赔偿农民损失的山羊。

n.[U][S][(+for)]

1. 报酬，酬金；报答，答谢
   Would you accept this as a little recompense for all the trouble you have taken?

   请你收下这个，以作为对你辛苦的一点酬谢。

2. 赔偿，补偿

v.

1. compensate (someone) for loss or harm.
   ▸pay or reward for effort or work.
   ▸make amends to or reward someone for (loss, harm, or effort).
2. archaic punish or reward appropriately.

n.

1. compensation or reward.
2. archaic restitution made or punishment inflicted for a wrong or injury.