convalescent
UK [ˌkɒn.və'les.ənt] US [ˌkɑ:n-] noun countable
■someone who is getting better after a serious illness or injury 处于康复期的病人•Most convalescents prefer to be cared for at home rather than in a hospital.大多数康复病人都喜欢在家里接受照顾而不是在医院。
UK [ˌkɒn.və'les.ənt] US [ˌkɑ:n-] adjective
■(for or relating to) convalescing 休养的，疗养的，康复的•a convalescent home/hospital疗养院／康复医院 |