incubator

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GRE

n. apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants

n. 孵卵器, 细菌培养器, 早产儿保育器
[化] 恒温箱; 孵化箱

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

incubator 由前缀 in-（表示“在...里面”）和词根 cubare（拉丁语，意为“躺”）组成，意为“在里面躺着”，可以联想到孵化器让蛋在里面“躺着”孵化。

例句

1. The scientist placed the eggs in the incubator to keep them warm.

科学家把蛋放在孵化器里以保持温暖。

2. Startups often use an incubator to help develop their business ideas.

初创公司通常利用孵化器来帮助发展他们的商业想法。

3. The incubator is essential for hatching baby chicks safely.

孵化器对于安全孵化小鸡是必不可少的。