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单词 conceive
释义

conceive ​‌‌

UK /kənˈsiːv/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyconceive
he/she/itconceives
present participleconceiving
past tenseconceived
past participleconceived

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    transitive ​often passiveto think of something such as a new idea, plan, or design

    The facilities had been conceived with families in mind.

    The exhibition was originally conceived as a tribute to Scott’s family.

    Synonyms and related words

    To form an opinion, or to have an idea
  2. 2
    intransitive/transitive ​usually in negatives or questionsto imagine something or think of doing something

    I find the whole scenario hard to conceive.

    conceive of:

    How can they even conceive of doing such an appalling thing?

    Synonyms and related words

    To imagine, or to use your imagination
  3. 3
    intransitive to become pregnant
    Synonyms and related words

    Conception and making someone pregnant
    1. 3a
      transitive ​always passivea baby is conceived when its mother becomes pregnant
      Synonyms and related words

      Conception and making someone pregnant

conceive ​‌‌

US /kənˈsiv/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyconceive
he/she/itconceives
present participleconceiving
past tenseconceived
past participleconceived

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    transitive ​often passiveto think of something such as a new idea, plan, or design

    The facilities had been conceived with families in mind.

    The exhibit was originally conceived as a tribute to Scott’s family.

    Synonyms and related words

    To form an opinion, or to have an idea
  2. 2
    intransitive/transitive ​usually in negatives or questionsto imagine something or think of doing something

    I find the whole scenario hard to conceive.

    conceive of:

    How can they even conceive of cutting back on welfare?

    Synonyms and related words

    To imagine, or to use your imagination
  3. 3
    intransitive to become pregnant
    Synonyms and related words

    Conception and making someone pregnant
    1. 3a
      transitive ​always passivea baby is conceived when its mother becomes pregnant
      Synonyms and related words

      Conception and making someone pregnant
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