embryo
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/ˈembriəʊ/
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/ˈembriəʊ/
A very young animal or plant that is just starting to grow, before it is born or hatches.
Scientists study the human embryo to understand early development.
科学家研究人类胚胎以了解早期发育。
Something that is just beginning to develop or form.
The new project is still an embryo idea that needs more planning.
这个新项目仍是一个萌芽想法,需要更多规划。