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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++con·ceive /kənˈsiːv/ ●●○ AWL verb 1 [intransitive, transitive] formalIMAGINE to imagine a particular situation or to think about something in a particular way 想象，构想，设想〔某一具体情况〕(cannot) conceive of (doing) something Many people can’t conceive of a dinner without meat or fish. 许多人无法想象正餐怎么可以没有肉或鱼。conceive that He could not conceive that anything really serious could be worrying his friend. 他想象不出能有什么非常严重的事情让他的朋友操心。conceive what/why/how etc I can hardly conceive what it must be like here in winter. 我无法想象这里的冬天会是什么样子的。conceive of something/somebody as something Language may be conceived of as a process which arises from social interaction. 语言可以被看成是社会交流的产物。2 [transitive]INVENT to think of a new idea, plan etc and develop it in your mind 构思；设想；想出〔新的主意、计划等〕 → conception Scientists first conceived the idea of the atomic bomb in the 1930s. 在20世纪30年代，科学家第一次有了原子弹的设想。► see thesaurus at invent3 [intransitive, transitive]MB to become pregnant 怀孕，受孕；怀〔胎〕 → conception fertility treatment for women who have difficulty conceiving 对受孕困难的妇女进行的不孕治疗→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
conceive• Ovulation prediction tests are not only for those having problems conceiving.• I don't believe an author could have conceived a more romantic first meeting.• Recognizing in Laz a kindred passion, I conceive a plan.• Ben and Tracy are hoping to conceive a second child soon.• She could not refuse him; and conceived again.• First results from the lambs born to the 76 ewes that conceived as a result of using frozen Est-a-Laine semen were satisfactory.• The female nude has been conceived as an expression of fundamental principles of order and design.• The painting is beautifully conceived in every way -- composition, colour and texture.• Probably conceived in utero, he first spoke these words to me when we were considering Yeats' epitaph.• Though our results need replication, this suggests that our results may be applicable to women attempting to conceive naturally.• The young Edvard Munch conceived of a radically new approach to his art.• "We wanted to make something new and original, '' said Colin Smith, the man who conceived the show.conceive of something/somebody as something• It has been suggested that it is tempting to conceive of morality as a guide to human conduct.• Originally I conceived of this book as a series of journeys to sacred places.• But she did not conceive of unmarried life as a solution.• In the cool light of this brighter day it was hard to conceive of it as a visitation of demons.• It was impossible to conceive of her as dead.• On the other hand, we have mental activity which enables us, second-by-second, to conceive of ourselves as mental entities.• He is unaware of the depths of her feelings and unable to conceive of himself as repulsive.• Nevertheless, to conceive of parents as utterly static in the child's psychological life is likely to distort the picture grossly.Origin conceive (1200-1300) Old French conceivre, from Latin concipere “to take in, conceive”, from com- ( → COM-) + capere “to take”con·ceive verbChineseSyllable
or Corpus a imagine to to think about situation particular
conceive
con‧ceive AC /kənˈsiːv/
verb
(cannot) conceive of (doing) something
Many people can’t conceive of a dinner without meat or fish.
conceive that
He could not conceive that anything really serious could be worrying his friend.
conceive what/why/how etc
I can hardly conceive what it must be like here in winter.
conceive of something/somebody as something
Language may be conceived of as a process which arises from social interaction.
2. [transitive] to think of a new idea, plan etc and develop it in your mind ⇨ conception:
Scientists first conceived the idea of the atomic bomb in the 1930s.
3. [intransitive and transitive] to become pregnant ⇨ conception:
fertility treatment for women who have difficulty conceiving
▪ invent to think of an idea for a new product, machine etc, and design it or make it: The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. | Who invented the Internet?
▪create to make or design something new and original: We decided to create the software ourselves. | For her latest book, she has created a whole new group of characters.
▪think of something/think up something to produce a new idea, plan, method, excuse etc by thinking: I’ve thought of an idea. | They’re always trying to think up new ways to improve efficiency.
▪come up with something to produce a new idea, a way of dealing with something etc, especially a good one: How did you come up with that idea? | Ellis came up with the solution to the problem immediately.
▪make something up to invent a story, song, game, excuse etc: My mother used to make up bedtime stories for us. | I didn’t want to go to the class, so I decided to make up an excuse.
▪dream something up to think of an idea or plan, especially one that seems unusual or even crazy: It can’t be easy dreaming up new advertisements all the time. | I wonder who dreamt up that idea!
▪devise formal to invent a way of doing something, especially one that is clever or complicated: This system was devised as a way of measuring students’ progress.
▪conceive formal to think of a new idea, plan etc and develop it in your mind: The project was originally conceived by a Dutch businessman two years ago.
con‧ceive AC /kənˈsiːv/
verb Date: 1200-1300
Language: Old French
Origin: conceivre, from Latin concipere 'to take in, conceive', from com- ( ⇨ COM-) + capere 'to take'
1. [intransitive and transitive] formal to imagine a particular situation or to think about something in a particular wayLanguage: Old French
Origin: conceivre, from Latin concipere 'to take in, conceive', from com- ( ⇨ COM-) + capere 'to take'
(cannot) conceive of (doing) something
conceive that
conceive what/why/how etc
conceive of something/somebody as something
2. [transitive] to think of a new idea, plan etc and develop it in your mind ⇨ conception:
3. [intransitive and transitive] to become pregnant ⇨ conception:
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