used to describe money that can be got back after it has been spent or lost可收回的；可追回的◆Travel expenses will be recoverable from the company.差旅费可到公司报销。◆Much of the cost of damage from the flooding will not be recoverable.因洪水造成的损失大部分得不到补偿。OPPirrecoverable () used to describe money that can be obtained by sb by a legal process, for example if they have been injured可赔偿的；可补偿的◆recoverable costs/damages可赔偿的费用／损失recoverable oil, minerals, etc. can be taken from the ground可开采的◆Surveys have shown there could be about 100 million barrels of recoverable oil.勘察显示可能有大约 1 亿桶可开采的石油。