n.

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

   学习天文学能使你对宇宙有所了解。

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

   我们从其最初的构想着手研究了汽车。

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

   这种药物可以提高怀孕的机率。

4. 开始，创始[U]
   The conception of the United Nations was in 1945.

   联合国创始于一九四五年。

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.