알을 품어 부화시키다.
To sit on eggs to keep them warm until they hatch.
예문:
"The mother hen will incubate her eggs for about three weeks."
"Penguins take turns to incubate their single egg in the freezing cold."
세균이나 세포 등을 인공적으로 배양하다.
To maintain cells, bacteria, or embryos at an optimal temperature for growth and development.
예문:
"The researchers incubated the bacteria samples at 37 degrees Celsius."
"The fertilized eggs are incubated in a controlled environment to ensure survival."
감염병이 증상 없이 몸속에서 잠복하다.
To have an infectious disease developing inside the body before the first symptoms appear.
예문:
"The virus can incubate in the human body for up to two weeks before any signs show."
"He was unknowingly incubating the flu while attending the conference."
새로운 아이디어나 사업을 서서히 육성하다.
To develop a new idea, project, or small business gradually over time.
예문:
"The startup was incubated at a local university's technology center."
"She spent months incubating the idea for her first novel."
조산아를 인공 보육기에서 보육하다.
To provide specialized care for a premature or sick baby in an incubator.
예문:
"The premature twins needed to be incubated for several weeks."
"Specialized equipment is used to incubate infants who are born underweight."