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。
He kept to the house during his convalescence. 在养病期间,他呆在家里不出门。
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。
convalescence
[ noun ] gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury <noun.process>
Convalescence \Con`va*les"cence\, Convalescency \Con`va*les"cen*cy\, n. [L. convalescentia: cf. F. convalescence.] The recovery of heath and strength after disease; the state of a body renewing its vigor after sickness or weakness; the time between the subsidence of a disease and complete restoration to health.
President Francois Mitterrand has devoted his convalescence since his September 17 prostate cancer operation to preparing for his appearance at tomorrow's EC summit in Birmingham.
During Botha's convalescence, de Klerk has suggested in speeches that the government is willing to lessen its reliance on racial classification as the foundation for political and social structures.
During Botha's convalescence, National Party newspapers and politicians began suggesting that the president make way for a new generation of leaders.
Glemp, 61, will continue his convalescence at home, his secretariat announced.