1650s, "curing, relieving, affording a remedy," from Late Latin remedialis "healing, curing," from Latin remedium (see remedy (n.)). Educational sense of "concerned with improving skills" is first recorded 1924.
权威例句
1. His remedial teacher sees signs of progress in his reading and writing.
他的辅导教师发现了他在阅读和写作方面进步的迹象。
2. He is already walking normally and doing remedial exercises.
他已经可以正常行走了,而且正在进行康复练习。
3. Some authorities are now having to take remedial action.
一些权威机构现在不得不采取补救行动。
4. The poorly designed bridge needs remedial work to make It'safe.
这座设计拙劣的桥需要做补救工作,以确保它的安全.
5. Remedial actions are to be " cost - effective ", considering total short and long - term costs.