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