Level700
verb (動詞)
recoup
(損失などを) 取り戻す、埋め合わせる、回復する
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、投資の回収、損失の補填、費用対効果などのビジネス状況（Part 7の財務報告、ビジネス戦略、投資家のQ&Aなど）でよく使われます。特に、初期投資を「取り戻す」文脈で頻出です。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
recover
regain
offset
compensate for
📝 Business Examples
The company hopes to recoup its initial investment within three years.
その会社は3年以内に初期投資を取り戻したいと考えている。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "recoup"
After a period of losses, the business managed to _______ its expenses with increased sales.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 損失の後、事業は売り上げ増加によって費用を「取り戻す/埋め合わせる」ことができました。
English: To 'recoup' expenses means to recover them, often after a period of loss.
English: To 'recoup' expenses means to recover them, often after a period of loss.
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