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convalescent

UK //ˌkɒn.vəˈles.ənt//US //ˌkɑːn.vəˈles.ənt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'convalescere',意为 '恢复健康',由 'con-'(完全)和 'valescere'(变强)组成。

adjective

❶ 指正在康复中的,尤其指从疾病或手术后逐渐恢复健康的状态。

“She is still convalescent after her surgery and needs plenty of rest.”

(手术后她仍在康复中,需要充分休息。)

“The convalescent patient was advised to avoid strenuous activities.”

(医生建议这位康复中的病人避免剧烈运动。)

同义词:recovering, recuperating, healing

noun

❶ 指正在康复中的人,通常指从疾病或受伤中逐渐恢复的人。

“The hospital has a special ward for convalescents.”

(医院有一个专门为康复病人设置的病房。)

“The convalescent was finally able to walk without assistance.”

(这位康复者终于能够独立行走了。)

同义词:patient, recovering person, recuperator

常见短语

convalescent home — 指专门为康复期病人提供护理和休养的机构,通常提供医疗监督和康复服务。

“After leaving the hospital, she stayed at a convalescent home for three weeks.”

(出院后,她在疗养院住了三周。)