[] ( laboratories) ( lab, informal ) (sometimes used in the plural in the names of companies) a room or building used for scientific research, experiments, testing, etc. （用作公司名称有时用复数）实验室，实验大楼◆We are carrying out a number of tests in the laboratory. 我们在实验室里正进行多项测试。◆Abbott Laboratories discovers, develops, manufactures and sells health-care products. 美国雅培公司发明、开发、制造和销售保健产品。