providing, effecting, or aiming at compensation, in particular 补偿的,赔偿的,尤指 ■(of a payment) intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss, suffering, or injury (款项)补偿性的,赔偿性的 $50 million in compensatory damages. 损失赔偿金中的5,000万美元。 ■reducing or offsetting the unpleasant or unwelcome effects of something 弥补的,抵消的;代偿的 the government is taking compensatory actions to keep the interest rate constant. 政府将采取弥补措施来维持利率不变。