gestation

• 指胚胎或胎儿在母体内发育成长的过程或时期；也比喻想法、计划等的酝酿、形成和发展的过程。

A noun referring to the process or period of development of an embryo or fetus within the womb, or the development of an idea or plan.

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1. Embryonic development periodB2formalmedical

   The period during which an embryo or fetus develops inside the womb, typically about 266 days in humans.

   妊娠期

   • The average human gestation period lasts around 40 weeks.
   • Elephants have the longest gestation of any land mammal.
   • The doctor monitored the gestation closely to ensure the baby's health.

   同义词graviditypregnancy

2. State of pregnancyB2formalmedical

   The condition of being pregnant; the time from conception to birth when a female carries a developing fetus.

   妊娠

   • During gestation, proper nutrition is essential for the mother and baby.
   • The gestation requires regular medical check-ups.
   • She experienced a healthy gestation with no complications.

   同义词childbearinggraviditypregnancy

3. Idea or plan developmentC1formal

   The process of conceiving and developing an idea, plan, or project over time.

   构想发展

   • The novel was the result of years of gestation and careful planning.
   • The project underwent a long gestation before it was finally launched.
   • His theory was born from a gestation of deep thought and research.

   同义词developmentevolutionformationformulationgenesisincubationmaturationripening