compensateKK [ˋkɑmpənˏset] /ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/發音com- 共同、一起+pens 懸掛、衡量+-ate 動詞→一起稱量展開收合com-字首共同、一起pens字根懸掛、衡量-ate字尾動詞字面：一起稱量把兩邊放在一起稱量、使之相等，即補償、抵銷。動詞1彌補、抵銷He compensates for his lack of talent with sheer hard work.他以極度的努力彌補天分的不足。2賠償、補償The airline agreed to compensate passengers for the canceled flight.航空公司同意就取消的航班賠償旅客。3酬勞、給付報酬正式Staff who work overtime will be fairly compensated.加班的員工會獲得合理的報酬。4補償心理學Children who feel neglected may compensate by seeking constant attention.感到被忽略的孩子可能會以不斷尋求關注來補償。