incubation
US /ˌɪŋ.kjəˈbeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪŋ.kjəˈbeɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
孵化, 潜伏期, 培养
the process of incubating eggs, bacteria, or disease
示例:
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The eggs are currently in the incubation period.
这些蛋目前处于孵化期。
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The incubation period for the virus is typically 2 to 14 days.
该病毒的潜伏期通常为2至14天。
2.
酝酿, 构思, 发展
the development of an idea or plan over a period of time
示例:
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The project underwent a long period of incubation before it was launched.
该项目在启动前经历了漫长的酝酿期。
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Her ideas were still in the stage of incubation.
她的想法仍处于酝酿阶段。