incubation period
US /ˌɪŋ.kjəˈbeɪ.ʃən ˌpɪr.i.əd/
UK /ˌɪŋ.kjəˈbeɪ.ʃən ˌpɪr.i.əd/
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潜伏期
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.
流感的潜伏期通常为一到四天。
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Understanding the incubation period is crucial for controlling disease spread.
了解潜伏期对于控制疾病传播至关重要。