compensatory
adjective uk/ˌkɒm.pənˈseɪt.əri/ us/kəmˈpen.səˌtɔːr.i/
赔偿的;补偿的
given or paid to someone in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged, or to pay for something that has been done
He was awarded $3 million in compensatory damages. 他获得了300万美元的赔偿金。
Compare: punitive
补偿的，赔偿的;弥补的
making the negative effect of something less strong or unpleasant
The government did not put in place adequate compensatory measures to offset the negative impact of the new tax. 政府没有制定足够的补偿措施来抵消新税种的负面影响。
When there is significant blood loss, compensatory responses occur that help to maintain the supply of oxygen to the tissues. 大量失血时，就会出现代偿性反应，帮助维持组织的氧气供应。
See: compensation
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- A state lawmaker introduced a bill that would make employers liable for compensatory and punitive damages if they fail to pay women the same as men in comparable jobs.
- In 2003, the court said that the ratio between punitive and compensatory awards must typically be in the single digits to be constitutional.
- These compensatory mechanisms are directed at allowing human beings to shift positions quickly and function in the new position without delay.