infancy

• 名词，指生长的早期阶段或发展的最初状态，也指不成熟的早期时期。

A noun referring to the early stage of growth or development, or the earliest state of immaturity.

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1. BabyhoodA2formal

   The state or period of being a very young child; early childhood before walking or talking.

   婴儿期

   • The baby thrived during its infancy.
   • Many developmental milestones occur in infancy.
   • Infancy requires constant care and attention.
   • Proper nutrition is crucial in infancy.

   同义词babyhoodearly childhood

2. Early stage of developmentB2formal

   The initial phase in the growth or evolution of an idea, project, organization, or field.

   初期阶段

   • The technology is still in its infancy.
   • The company was in its infancy when it launched the product.
   • Democracy in the region is still in its infancy.
   • Artificial intelligence research was in its infancy during the 1950s.

   同义词beginningbirthcommencementcradledawngenesisinceptionstart

   反义词completionfullnessmaturity

3. Primitive or immature stateC1formal

   The very earliest and most rudimentary period of something, marked by lack of development or refinement.

   萌芽阶段

   • The field of genetic engineering is still in its infancy.
   • Her understanding of the subject was in its infancy.
   • The new policy is in its infancy and will need revisions.
   • Exploration of the deep ocean remains in its infancy.

   同义词beginningbirthcradledawngenesisinceptionnascenceoutsetstart

   反义词developmentfullnessmaturityripeness