gestate

US /dʒesˈteɪt/
UK /dʒesˈteɪt/
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1.

怀孕, 孕育

carry a fetus in the womb from conception to birth

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The elephant will gestate for nearly two years.
大象将怀孕近两年。
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It takes nine months for a human to gestate.
人类需要九个月才能怀孕。
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carrybearconceiveincubate
2.

酝酿, 发展

develop over a period of time

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The idea for the novel began to gestate in his mind years ago.
小说的想法多年前开始在他脑海中酝酿。
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A new plan is gestating within the committee.
委员会内部正在酝酿一项新计划。
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developformevolvematurebrew