gestation
n
1
(a) [U] carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth 怀孕; 妊娠
[attrib 作定语]
Elephants have a gestation period of about 624 days. 象的怀孕期大约为624日.
(b) [sing] period of time taken by this怀孕期; 妊娠期.
2 [U] (fig 比喻) development of an idea, a work of art, etc (思想、 艺术作品等的)酝酿,孕育.
🗣️ 情景例句
It is 90 points.
90分。
He cannot find the money to further his plan.
他无法筹资开展他的计划。
for it is then almost ready to undertake heavy work and can begin to earn its keep straight away.