compensatory
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/kəmˈpensətɔːri/
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/ˌkɒmpenˈseɪtəri/
meant to make up for something lost or damaged
The company gave him compensatory money for his work injury.
公司因他的工伤给了他补偿金。
balancing or reducing bad effects
The body makes compensatory changes to stay healthy.
身体会做出补偿性改变以保持健康。