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单词 gestate
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
ges•tate  (jes′tāt),USA pronunciation v., -tat•ed, -tat•ing. 
v.t. 
  1. Developmental Biologyto carry in the womb during the period from conception to delivery.
  2. to think of and develop (an idea, opinion, plan, etc.) slowly in the mind.

v.i. 
  1. Developmental Biologyto experience the process of gestating offspring.
  2. to develop slowly.
  • Latin gestātus past participle of gestāre to carry about, carry in the womb, frequentative of gerere to bear, perform
  • 1865–70

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
gestate /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/ vb
  1. (transitive) to carry (developing young) in the uterus during pregnancy
  2. (transitive) to develop (a plan or idea) in the mind
  3. (intransitive) to be in the process of gestating
Etymology: 19th Century: back formation from gestation
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