to abort
01
中止, 终止
to stop and end a process before it finishes
Transitive: to abort a process
例子
The mission had to be aborted halfway through due to unfavorable weather conditions.
由于不利的天气条件，任务不得不中途中止。
The software installation had to be aborted because of compatibility issues.
由于兼容性问题，软件安装不得不中止。
02
堕胎, 终止
to terminate an undesired pregnancy before the fetus reaches a viable age
Transitive: to abort a pregnancy
例子
The couple sought counseling before making the decision to abort the pregnancy.
这对夫妇在决定终止妊娠前寻求了咨询。
In some countries, it is legal for a woman to choose to abort a pregnancy within a certain timeframe.
在一些国家，女性在一定时间内选择终止妊娠是合法的。
03
中止发育, 夭折
(of an embryonic organ) to stop developing or fail to reach full growth
Intransitive
例子
The plant 's buds aborted before they could fully bloom.
植物的花蕾在完全开花之前就停止了发育。
In some cases, the embryonic limb aborts, leaving it underdeveloped.
在某些情况下，胚胎肢中止发育，使其发育不全。
Abort
01
中止, 中断
the act of terminating a project or procedure before it is completed
词汇树
abortion
abortive
abort
