incubator
/ˈɪnkjʊbeɪtə(r)/noun
1- an enclosed apparatus providing a controlled and protective environment for the care of premature or unusually small babies早产婴儿保育箱。
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- an apparatus used to hatch eggs or grow microorganisms under controlled conditions孵卵器; 微生物培养器。
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- N. Amer. a place, especially with support staff and equipment, made available at low rent to new small businesses〈北美〉(新兴小企业的)孵化基地(常配有后勤人员及设备, 租金低廉)。