recovery/rIˋkʌvərI; rIˈkʌv$ri/n 1 [singular 单数, U] the process of getting better after an illness, injury etc 恢复健康﹐康复﹐痊愈: +from He has made a remarkable recovery from the operation. 他手术后恢复得非常好。full/complete recovery Doctors expect her to make a full recovery. 医生预计她能够完全康复。2 [singular 单数, U] the process of returning to a normal condition after a period of trouble or difficulty 恢复﹔复苏: economic recovery 经济复苏3 [U] when you get back something that has been taken or lost〔被拿走或丢失的东西的〕复得﹔找回﹔取回