compensation
noun uk/ˌkɒm.penˈseɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌkɑːm.penˈseɪ.ʃən/
(MONEY)
[ U ]赔偿金;补偿金
money that is paid to someone in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem
She received £40,000 in compensation for a lost eye. 她得到4万英镑，作为对失去一只眼睛的赔偿。
You should claim/seek compensation. 你应该要求赔偿。
a compensation claim 索赔要求
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- She admitted her company's responsibility for the disaster and went on to explain how compensation would be paid to the victims.
- The small amount of compensation is a further source of grievance to the people forced to leave their homes.
- Going to court to obtain compensation is a long process.
- You'll have to spend a small fortune in legal fees if you decide to sue for compensation.
- We were given five hundred pounds in compensation which isn't much but at least it's something.
(EXCHANGE)
[ C or U ]补偿（物）;赔偿（物）
something that makes you feel better when you have suffered something bad
I have to spend three months of the year away from home - but there are compensations like the chance to meet new people. 我一年必得有3个月的时间出门在外——但也有好处，比如有机会认识人。
Free food was no compensation for a very boring evening. 免费食物并不能弥补晚会的乏味无聊。
(JOB PAYMENT)
[ U ]报酬（雇员获得的金钱和其他福利的总和）
the combination of money and other benefits (= rewards) that an employee receives for doing their job
Annual compensation for our executives includes salary and bonus under our incentive plan. 我们的高级管理人员获得的年度报酬包括工资以及按奖励计划发放的奖金。