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.
例文
1. Insurance companies are trying to recoup their losses by increasing premiums.
保険会社は保険料を引き上げることで損失を埋め合わせようとしている。
2.We hope to recoup our initial investment in the first year.
私たちは私たちの前期投資が最初の年に儲かることを望んでいます。
3.It took the firm five years to recoup its losses.