conception
/kənˈsepʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5941 in the learning path
概念；理解；构想
Definitions
n. an idea or understanding of what something is like
概念；理解；构想
n. the process in which an egg is fertilised, beginning pregnancy
受孕
n. the formation of a plan or idea
构思；创始
Example
His conception of a perfect holiday involves no phones.
在他看来，完美的假期是不碰手机的假期。
Access to green spaces can broaden children's conception of nature beyond what they learn in classrooms.
接触绿地能拓宽儿童对自然的认识，使其不局限于课堂所学。
Collocations
- conception of
- from conception to completion
- a broad conception
- the moment of conception
Word family
- conceive (v.)
- conceivable (adj.)
- inconceivable (adj.)
Synonyms
- notion
- idea
Usage tip
conception of指对事物的理解；也可表示受孕。
FAQ
- What does conception mean?
- an idea or understanding of what something is like the process in which an egg is fertilised, beginning pregnancy the formation of a plan or idea
- How is conception pronounced?
- UK /kənˈsepʃən/, US /kənˈsepʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
