gestation
US /dʒesˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /dʒesˈteɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
妊娠, 懷孕期
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth
範例:
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The average period of human gestation is nine months.
人類的平均妊娠期是九個月。
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The elephant has a long gestation period.
大象的妊娠期很長。
2.
醞釀, 發展
the development of something over a period of time
範例:
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The project had a long period of gestation before it was finally launched.
該項目在最終啟動前經歷了漫長的醞釀期。
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The idea for the novel was in gestation for several years.
小說的構思經歷了數年的醞釀。
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