convalescent
UK/,kɔnvә'lesnt/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Recovering health and strength after illness
康复中的，疗养中的
n.
A person who is recovering from illness
康复中的病人
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedconvalescetogether, with
+
-entstrong, worth, value
=convalescent
From convalesce: in or relating to recovery. A convalescent home is a place to slowly regain strength after illness.
Common Collocations
- 1.convalescent home康复中心
- 2.convalescent care康复护理
- 3.convalescent period康复期
Example Sentences
- 1.
He spent two weeks in a convalescent home.
- 2.
The convalescent was finally able to walk again.