penance

例句：

1. 1. He was forced to confess his wrongdoings and accept the consequences of his actions.
   他被迫承认自己的错误并接受后果。
2. 2. The priest offered absolution to the sinner as a sign of forgiveness.
   牧师向罪人提供赦免，作为宽恕的象征。
3. 3.She decided to make amends for her past mistakes by volunteering at a local charity organization.
   她决定通过在当地的慈善组织做志愿者来弥补过去的错误。