[] to pay sb money because they have suffered some damage, loss, injury, etc.给（某人）赔偿（或赔款）◆Her lawyers say she should be compensated for her injuries.她的律师说她应得到伤害赔偿。 () [] to pay sb for work that they have done付（工资或报酬）◆The positions on the boards and commissions are compensated at a daily rate.在董事会和委员会任职是按日付酬的。 [] to provide sth good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss, etc.补偿；弥补◆The savings resulting from improved efficiency will help compensate for the increase in expenses.提高效率所得的节余将有助于弥补开支的增加。