re·me·di·al
adjective/rɪˈmiːdiəl/
/rɪˈmiːdiəl/
[only before noun]- aimed at solving a problem, especially when this involves correcting or improving something that has been done wrong
旨在解决问题的;补救的;纠正的 - remedial treatment (= for a medical problem)
治疗 - Remedial action must be taken now.
现在必须进行补救。 - The building needs urgent remedial work to make it safe.
该建筑需要紧急修复工作以确保其安全。
- remedial treatment (= for a medical problem)
- connected with school students who are slower at learning than others
(为后进学生)补习的,辅导的 - remedial education
补习教育 - a remedial class
补习班 - She teaches remedial English.
她教英语补习。
- remedial education
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from late Latin remedialis, from Latin remedium ‘cure, medicine’, from re- ‘back’ (also expressing intensive force) + mederi ‘heal’.