infancy
UK/'infәnsi/US
TOEFLC1
Definitions
n.
The earliest period of a child's life; an early stage in the development of something.
婴儿期，幼年；初期，萌芽阶段
Root Breakdown
Native Englishinfprefix
+
ancystate, quality
=infancy
Common Collocations
- 1.in infancy在萌芽阶段
- 2.infancy stage婴幼儿阶段
- 3.[early] infancy[早期]婴儿期
Example Sentences
- 1.
The internet was still in its infancy when most of us were born.
- 2.
During infancy, babies develop crucial bonds with their primary caregivers.