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recuperative

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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re·cu·pe·ra·tive /rɪˈkjuːpərətɪv, -ˈkuː- $ -pəreɪtɪv/ adjective [only before noun]  MIRECOVER/GET BETTERrecuperative powers, abilities etc help someone or something get better again, especially after an illness 有助于康复的 a recuperative vacation 有助于恢复健康的假期
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recuperativeOne of the gains of postmodernism, however, has been its recuperative aspect.A small number of convalescent and recuperative holidays can be arranged.the recuperative powers of natureConsequently on their return in 1912 from a recuperative world tour, the Webbs began actively to support the Labour party.
powers, recuperative abilities etc get something help someone or Corpus better


recuperative
recuperative /rɪˈkjuːpərətɪv, -ˈkuː- $ -pəreɪtɪv/ adjective [only before noun]
recuperative powers, abilities etc help someone or something get better again, especially after an illness:
    a recuperative vacation


re·cu·pera·tiveBrE /rɪˈkuːpərətɪv/ 🔊NAmE /rɪˈkuːpərətɪv/ 🔊 adjective (formal) helping you to get better after you have been ill/sick, very tired, etc. 有助于恢复的