convalescent

英['kɒnvə'lesnt] 美[ˌkɒnvə'lesənt]
  • adj. 恢复期的;渐愈的;调养的
GRE
Noun:
  1. a person who is recovering from illness

Adjective:
  1. returning to health after illness or debility;

    "convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed"

1. Ginseng is the usual gift for a convalescent.
人参是送给康复期病人的常见馈赠.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

2. Her cheeks began to fill out after she'd been in the convalescent hospital for a couple of months.
在疗养院养了两个月以后,她的脸渐渐变圆了.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. At last he was pronounced upon the mend -- and then convalescent.
后来,他竟生机重现 —— 接着便慢慢康复了.

来自英汉文学 - 汤姆历险

4. He'll soon be convalescent.
他不久就会康复的。

来自辞典例句

5. But there were a few irreverent snickers from convalescent officers when Rhett spoke of bravery.
不过,当瑞德说到勇敢时,在场那几位康复的军官中便有人在鄙夷地窃笑了.

来自飘(部分)

    用作形容词 (adj.)
    1. Convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed.
      很难让康复期的孩子们待在床上。
    2. He's getting along hand over hand; he'll soon be convalescent.
      他的情况逐步有了起色,不久就会康复的。
    3. After a long time in the convalescent home,Johnson is once again a healthy man.
      约翰逊在疗养院呆了很长一段时间之后身子骨又硬实了起来。

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