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.
雙語例句
1. Insurance companies are trying to recoup their losses by increasing premiums.
保險公司正試圖通過提高保費來彌補損失。
來自柯林斯例句
2. We hope to recoup our initial investment in the first year.
我們希望我們的前期投資在第一年就能賺回來。
來自《權威詞典》
3. It took the firm five years to recoup its losses.
這個公司5年后才挽回損失.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. I will recoup you for any money you spend.
你所用掉的錢我將如數付還.
來自《現代英漢綜合大詞典》
5. Now, it is trying to recoup some of those costs.