convalescent

英 [kɒnvə'les(ə)nt] 美 [,kɑnvə'lɛsnt]
  • adj. 康复的;恢复期的
  • n. 恢复中的病人;康复的人

助记提示


1、con- "intensive prefix" + val- + -esc- + -ent.
2、字面含义:begin to grow strong.

英文词源


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

双语例句


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.
不过,当瑞德说到勇敢时,在场那几位康复的军官中便有人在鄙夷地窃笑了.

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