convalescent
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/ˌkɑːnvəˈlesnt/
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/ˌkɒnvəˈlesnt/
A person who is recovering from an illness or surgery.
The doctor advised the convalescent to take it easy for a few days.
医生建议康复者在几天内放松休息。
Related to the period of recovery after an illness or surgery.
The patient was moved to a convalescent home for further care.
病人被转移到康复院接受进一步护理。