penance

名词

1. 1

   苦行、赎罪、自我惩罚

   He cleaned the whole house as penance for forgetting her birthday.

   他把整间房子打扫干净，作为忘记她生日的赎罪。

2. 2

   告解、忏悔礼宗教

   The priest heard her confession and gave her a penance.

   神父听完她的告解，并指定了忏悔的功课。