conceive
/kənˈsiːv/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5724 in the learning path
构思；设想
Definitions
v. to form an idea or imagine something
构思；设想
v. to become pregnant or cause a baby to begin developing
怀孕；受孕
Example
She conceived the idea while walking through the park.
她在公园散步时想出了这个主意。
Urban planners must conceive new ways of accommodating population growth without sacrificing green spaces or affordable housing.
城市规划者必须构思新方法，在不牺牲绿地或保障性住房的前提下应对人口增长。
Collocations
- conceive an idea
- conceive of
- conceive a child
Word family
- conception (n.)
- conceivable (adj.)
- conceivably (adv.)
- inconceivable (adj.)
Synonyms
- imagine
- devise
Usage tip
conceive an idea指构思；conceive of指设想。
FAQ
- What does conceive mean?
- to form an idea or imagine something to become pregnant or cause a baby to begin developing
- How is conceive pronounced?
- UK /kənˈsiːv/, US /kənˈsiːv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
