Abortion
01
堕胎
the intentional ending of a pregnancy, often done during the early stages
例子
The debate over abortion rights continues to be a contentious issue in many countries around the world.
关于堕胎权利的辩论在世界许多国家仍然是一个有争议的问题。
She faced a difficult decision about whether to undergo an abortion after discovering an unexpected pregnancy.
在发现意外怀孕后，她面临着一个艰难的决定，即是否进行流产。
02
放弃, 中止
the premature termination, failure, or abandonment of a plan or operation
例子
The committee announced the abortion of the redevelopment project after funding fell through.
委员会在资金失败后宣布了重建项目的中止。
Technical faults forced the abortion of the satellite launch just minutes before ignition.
技术故障迫使卫星发射在点火前几分钟取消。
03
流产, 自然流产
the unintentional expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus before it can survive independently, occurring naturally
例子
The ultrasound confirmed a spontaneous abortion at ten weeks.
超声波确认了十周时的自然流产。
She was treated for a threatened abortion after the heavy bleeding.
她在大量出血后因先兆流产接受了治疗。
词汇树
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