Convalesce
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- v. ( 病) 康复, 复原
- ［英］ v. ( 病) 康复, 复原 ( regain strength and health )
- ［记］ con＋val ( 强壮) ＋esce ( 开始...的) -> 开始强壮 -> 康复
- ［同］ 同根词: valorous ( 勇猛的)
- ［例］ After the surgery, Jane convalesced at home for a week.
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intransitive verb (-lesced; -lescing)
- Etymology: Latin convalescere, from com- + valescere to grow strong, from valēre to be strong, be well — more at wield
- Date: 15th century
- to recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness
- ? convalescence noun
- ? convalescent adjective or noun
