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Convalescence Meaning in English

word

ˌkɑnvəˈɫɛsəns
kahn-vuh-LES-uhns
kˌɒnvəlˈɛsəns
kon-vuh-LES-uhns

释义

The period of time spent recovering and regaining strength after an illness, surgery, or medical treatment.

用法与细微差别

Usually formal or medical; often used with 'period of' (e.g., 'a long convalescence'). Rare in casual speech; 'recovery' is the simpler term. Describes the process, not the moment of getting better.

例句

His convalescence lasted three weeks after his surgery.

basic

Convalescence is necessary for a full recovery from illness.

basic

During her convalescence, she read many books.

basic

After months of convalescence, he finally went back to work.

natural

The doctor said my convalescence might be shorter if I rest properly.

natural

He spent his convalescence at his grandmother’s house by the sea.

natural