reparation /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/ TEM8

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT Reparations are sums of money that are paid after a war by the defeated country for the damage and injuries it caused in other countries. (战败国须支付的)赔款 [also N in pl]

  例：

  Israel accepted billions of dollars in war reparations.

  以色列得到了几十亿美元的战争赔款。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT Reparation is help or payment that someone gives you for damage, loss, or suffering that they have caused you. 补偿; 赔偿

  例：

  There is a clear demand among victims for some sort of reparation from offenders.

  受害者明确要求责任人给予一定的赔偿。