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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary con·va·lesce (-lesced ; -lesc·ing) 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 English Etymology convalesce late 15c., from L. convalescere "thrive, convalesce," from com-intensive prefix + valescere "to begin to grow strong," inchoativeof valere "to be strong" (see valiant). Only in Caxton and Scottish writers until 19c. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 convalesce con·va·lesce / 7kCnvE5les; NAmE 7kB:n- / verb[V] to spend time getting your health and strength back after an illness 逐步康复；(身体)恢复 SYN recuperate :
She is convalescing at home after her operation. 手术后她正在家休养康复。 Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition v. Function: verb Synonyms: IMPROVE 3, ameliorate, gain, look up, mend, perk (up), recuperateWebster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged con·va·lesce \ˌkänvəˈles\ intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin convalescere, from com- + valescere to grow stong, from valēre to be strong, be well — more at wield : to gather strength : recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness : recover |
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