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recompense

UK //ˈrekəmpens//US //ˈrekəmpens//

词源

源自中古英语,来自古法语 'recompenser',基于拉丁语 're-'(再次)和 'compensare'(补偿)。

noun

❶ 对某人付出或损失的补偿或回报,通常指金钱或其他形式的酬谢。

“He received a generous recompense for his years of service.”

(他因多年的服务获得了丰厚的报酬。)

“The company offered financial recompense to the affected customers.”

(公司向受影响的顾客提供了经济补偿。)

同义词:compensation, reward, repayment, remuneration

verb

❶ 为某人的努力、损失或服务提供补偿或回报。

“The company recompensed him for his hard work with a bonus.”

(公司用奖金回报了他的辛勤工作。)

“She was recompensed for the inconvenience caused by the delay.”

(她因延误造成的不便获得了补偿。)

同义词:compensate, repay, reward, reimburse

常见短语

in recompense for — 作为对某事的回报或补偿,通常用于正式或书面语境。

“He was given a promotion in recompense for his dedication.”

(他因奉献精神获得了晋升作为回报。)