convalesce
🇬🇧 UK/.kɒnvә'les/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To gradually recover health and strength after illness or injury.
(病后)逐渐康复,慢慢恢复健康
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.convalesce at home在家康复
- 2.convalesce from illness从疾病恢复
Example Sentences
- 1.
After surgery, patients typically need several weeks to convalesce at home before returning to work.