make up for something

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

▪ I. ˌmake ˈup for sth derived
to do sth that corrects a bad situation
Syn: ↑compensate
• Nothing can make up for the loss of a child.
• After all the delays, we were anxious to make up for lost time.
•Her enthusiasm makes up for her lack of experience.
•A warm and sunny September made up for a miserable wet August.
Main entry: ↑make_derived
 
▪ II. ˌmake ˈup (to sb) for sth derived
to do sth for sb or give them sth because you have caused them trouble, suffering or disappointment and wish to show that you are sorry
Syn: ↑compensate
• How can I make up for the way I've treated you?
• (informal) I'll make it up to you, I promise.
Main entry: ↑make_derived