pregnant
Meaning: Having a baby developing inside the body; or full of meaning or significance
Pregnant primarily describes a woman (or female animal) carrying a developing baby. Figuratively, it can mean full of meaning or significance, as in 'a pregnant pause' (a meaningful silence). The phrase 'pregnant with possibility' suggests something holds great potential.
Examples
- She's six months pregnant with her second child. 她怀第二个孩子已经六个月了。Está embarazada de seis meses de su segundo hijo.彼女は2人目の子供を妊娠して6ヶ月です。그녀는 둘째 아이를 임신한 지 6개월입니다.
- There was a pregnant pause before he answered the question. 在他回答问题之前,有一段意味深长的沉默。Hubo una pausa cargada de significado antes de que respondiera la pregunta.彼が質問に答える前に、意味深い沈黙がありました。그가 질문에 답하기 전에 의미심장한 침묵이 흘렀습니다.
- The moment was pregnant with meaning. 那一刻充满了深意。El momento estaba lleno de significado.その瞬間は意味に満ちていました。그 순간은 의미로 가득 차 있었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'praegnantem' meaning 'with child', from 'prae-' (before) + '-gnas' (born), from 'gnasci' (to be born). Related to 'native', 'nation', 'nature', and 'natal'. The figurative sense of 'full of meaning' is also Latin.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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