名詞 convalescence:

1. gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
   同義詞：recuperation, recovery

1. I enjoy convalescence; it is the part that makes the illness worth while.
   我很欣賞復(fù)原期，那是使人覺得生病還是合算的一段時(shí)間。
2. He kept to the house during his convalescence.
   在養(yǎng)病期間，他呆在家里不出門。
3. Enforced convalescence is a nuisance, but at any rate it allows me to catch up with my reading.
   提前結(jié)束恢復(fù)期令討厭，但這樣做至少可以使我的功課趕上去。

con.va.les.cence

n.（名詞）
Gradual return to health and strength after illness.
康復(fù)：在患病之后的逐漸恢復(fù)健康和體力
The period needed for returning to health after illness.
康復(fù)期：在患病之后恢復(fù)健康所需的時(shí)期

【引伸】
con.vales.cent
adj.（形容詞）
n.（名詞）