1620s, from French recouper "to cut back" (12c.), from Old French re- "back" (see re-) + couper "to cut," from coup "a blow" (see coup). Originally a legal term meaning "to deduct;" sense of "to recompense for loss or expense" first recorded 1660s. Related: Recouped; recouping.
双语例句
1. Insurance companies are trying to recoup their losses by increasing premiums.
保险公司正试图通过提高保费来弥补损失。
来自柯林斯例句
2. We hope to recoup our initial investment in the first year.
我们希望我们的前期投资在第一年就能赚回来。
来自《权威词典》
3. It took the firm five years to recoup its losses.
这个公司5年后才挽回损失.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. I will recoup you for any money you spend.
你所用掉的钱我将如数付还.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
5. Now, it is trying to recoup some of those costs.
