convalescence

n. 渐愈, 恢复期 [医] 恢复(期), 康复(期)

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词形变化

convalescences 复数 convalescences

别名

convalescency

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A gradual healing after illness or injury.

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  2. 2.

    The period of time spent healing.

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词源

Borrowed from Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (“to become strong or well”); see convalesce.

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