gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
同义词：recuperation, recovery
convalescence例句
I enjoy convalescence; it is the part that makes the illness worth while.
我很欣赏复原期，那是使人觉得生病还是合算的一段时间。
He kept to the house during his convalescence.
在养病期间，他呆在家里不出门。
Enforced convalescence is a nuisance, but at any rate it allows me to catch up with my reading.
提前结束恢复期令讨厌，但这样做至少可以使我的功课赶上去。
convalescence详细解释
con.va.les.cence n.（名词）Gradual return to health and strength after illness.康复：在患病之后的逐渐恢复健康和体力The period needed for returning to health after illness.康复期：在患病之后恢复健康所需的时期 【引伸】 con.vales.cent adj.（形容词）n.（名词）
