abortion
UK [ə'bɔ:.ʃən] US [-'bɔ:r-] noun
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■the intentional ending of a pregnancy, usually by a medical operation （通常指透过手术进行的）堕胎，人工流产•She decided to have/get an abortion.她决定做人工流产。 •Abortion is restricted in some American states.美国一些州禁止堕胎。 Compare miscarriage ; stillbirth
UK [ə'bɔ:.ʃən] US [-'bɔ:r-] noun
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countable slang
■a failure 失败•This project is a complete abortion.这个企划案彻底失败了。 |