/ˈsæljətri; US -teri ||; ˈsæljəˌtɛrɪ/adj (used about an experience) having a good effect on sb/sth, though often seeming unpleasant ﹙经历﹚虽不愉快但有益的: a salutary lesson/experience/warning 有益的教训/经历/告诫 The accident was a salutary reminder of the dangers of climbing. 这次事故提醒人们注意登山的种种危险，倒也不无益处。