1650s, from French convalescent, from Latin convalescentem (nominative convalescens), present participle of convalescere (see convalesce). As a noun, attested from 1758.
实用例句
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.
