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incubation period

/ˌɪŋkjuˈbeɪʃən ˈpɪəriəd/

翻译: 从接触传染性病原体(如病毒或细菌)到出现疾病最初体征或症状之间的时间间隔。

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/ˌɪŋkjuˈbeɪʃən ˈpɪəriəd/C1formalmedical
  • zh从接触传染性病原体(如病毒或细菌)到出现疾病最初体征或症状之间的时间间隔。

The time interval between exposure to an infectious agent (such as a virus or bacteria) and the appearance of the first signs or symptoms of the disease.

  1. Time from exposure to symptomsB2formal

    The time interval between exposure to an infectious agent (like a virus or bacteria) and the appearance of the first signs or symptoms of the disease.

    zh潜伏期

    • The incubation period for the common cold is usually one to three days.
    • Doctors are studying the incubation period of the new virus.
    • During the incubation period, a person may be contagious without knowing it.
  2. Development phase in eggsB2formal

    The period required for the development of an embryo inside an egg, from laying to hatching.

    zh孵化期

    • The incubation period for chicken eggs is about 21 days.
    • Temperature and humidity affect the incubation period of reptile eggs.
    • The bird carefully guarded her nest during the incubation period.