n.

1. 概念，觀念；想法[U][C][（+of）]
   The study of astronomy gives you some conception of what the universe is like.

   學習天文學能使你對宇宙有所了解。

2. 設想；構想；概念的形成[U]
   We studied the automobile from its earliest conception.

   我們從其最初的構想著手研究了汽車。

3. 懷孕；胚胎[U][C]
   This drug can increase the chance of conception.

   這種藥物可以提高懷孕的機率。

4. 開始，創始[U]
   The conception of the United Nations was in 1945.

   聯合國創始於一九四五年。

n.

1. the action of conceiving a child or of one being conceived.
2. the devising of a plan or idea.
   ▸the way in which something is perceived.
   ▸a concept.
3. ability to imagine or understand.