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compensatory

🇬🇧 UK/kәm'pensәtәri/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Intended to make up for loss, suffering, or injury; serving as compensation

补偿性的,赔偿性的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
comtogether, with
+
pensweigh, balance, pay
+
atconnector
+
oryrelating to, connected with
=compensatory

Common Collocations

  • 1.compensatory damages补偿性赔偿

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The compensatory damages awarded by the court were intended to cover all losses incurred.

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