n.

1. 补偿；赔偿[U]
   They are still trying to make some sorts of atonement and reparation.

   他们仍在努力作出某些补偿。

2. 赔偿金；（战败国的）赔款[P1][（+for/to）]
3. 修理；修补；整修[U]

n.

1. the making of amends for a wrong.
   ▸ (reparations) the compensation for war damage paid by a defeated state.
2. the action of repairing.