incubation period
US /ˌɪŋ.kjəˈbeɪ.ʃən ˌpɪr.i.əd/
UK /ˌɪŋ.kjəˈbeɪ.ʃən ˌpɪr.i.əd/

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잠복기
the period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms
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The incubation period for the flu is typically one to four days.
독감의 잠복기는 보통 1~4일이다.
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Understanding the incubation period is crucial for controlling disease spread.
잠복기를 이해하는 것은 질병 확산을 통제하는 데 중요하다.