gestation
US /dʒesˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /dʒesˈteɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
妊娠, 怀孕期
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth
示例:
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The average period of human gestation is nine months.
人类的平均妊娠期是九个月。
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The elephant has a long gestation period.
大象的妊娠期很长。
2.
酝酿, 发展
the development of something over a period of time
示例:
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The project had a long period of gestation before it was finally launched.
该项目在最终启动前经历了漫长的酝酿期。
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The idea for the novel was in gestation for several years.
小说的构思经历了数年的酝酿。
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