convalesce /ˌkɑːnvəˈlɛs/ verb convalesces; convalesced; convalescing
convalesces; convalesced; convalescing
Learner's definition of CONVALESCE
[no object]
: to become healthy and strong again slowly over time after illness, weakness, or injury（病后）康复，恢复 -
She spent two months convalescing [=recuperating, recovering] at home after her surgery.手术之后，她花了两个月时间在家休养康复。
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He is convalescing from his leg injuries.他的腿伤正在康复。