incubation
US /ˌɪŋ.kjəˈbeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪŋ.kjəˈbeɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
孵化, 潛伏期, 培養
the process of incubating eggs, bacteria, or disease
範例:
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The eggs are currently in the incubation period.
這些蛋目前處於孵化期。
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The incubation period for the virus is typically 2 to 14 days.
該病毒的潛伏期通常為2至14天。
2.
醞釀, 構思, 發展
the development of an idea or plan over a period of time
範例:
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The project underwent a long period of incubation before it was launched.
該項目在啟動前經歷了漫長的醞釀期。
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Her ideas were still in the stage of incubation.
她的想法仍處於醞釀階段。