잘못이나 죄에 대하여 보상하거나 대가를 치름
The act of making amends or reparation for a wrong, injury, or misdeed.
예문:
"He dedicated his life to community service as an act of atonement for his past crimes."
"The company provided financial atonement to the families affected by the industrial accident."
신과 인간의 화해 또는 죄를 씻기 위한 종교적 행위
The reconciliation of God and humankind, especially through the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, or the expiation of sin through religious ritual.
예문:
"The Day of Atonement is the holiest day of the year in Judaism, centered on repentance."
"Many hymns focus on the theme of Christ's atonement for the sins of humanity."