early 14c., "restitution," collective singular, from Old French amendes "fine, penalty," plural of amende "reparation," from amender "to amend" (see amend).
双语例句
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。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He made amends for his rudeness by giving her some flowers.
他送给她一些花,为他自己的鲁莽赔罪.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. This country refuses stubbornly to make amends for its past war crimes.
该国顽固地拒绝为其过去的战争罪行赔罪.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. How can I ever make amends for ruining their party?
