convalescent

名词

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

定义 convalescent 名词

  1. Countable

    A person who is recovering from an illness or injury.

    • Many convalescents prefer to recuperate at home rather than remain in the hospital.

    • The convalescent requires special care.

    • During his convalescence, he took daily walks in the park.

形容词

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

定义 convalescent 形容词

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a period of convalescence.

    • This nursing home specializes in convalescent care.

    • During the convalescent period, he needed plenty of rest and good nutrition.

    • She is in a convalescent state, so it’s not advisable for her to travel far.