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复数形式
gestations
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妊娠
the period during which a woman is pregnant, from conception to birth
- Doctors monitor the progress of gestation through regular check-ups and ultrasound scans.
医生通过定期检查和超声波扫描来监测妊娠的进展。
- She was in the third month of her gestation and started feeling the baby's movements.
她处于怀孕的第三个月，开始感觉到胎儿的运动。
- During the early weeks of gestation, it's crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle for the well-being of the fetus.
在妊娠的早期几周，为了胎儿的健康，保持健康的生活方式至关重要。
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孕育, 发展
the process of developing an idea or plan over time
- The gestation of his novel took nearly a decade, reflecting the depth of the story.
他小说的酝酿过程花了近十年时间，反映了故事的深度。
- She explained that the idea had a long gestation period before it became a reality.
她解释说，这个想法在成为现实之前有一个很长的孕育期。
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