contraception
- IPA[ˌkɒntrəˈsɛpʃn]
英式
- the deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse. The major forms of artificial contraception are: barrier methods, of which the commonest is the condom or sheath; the contraceptive pill, which contains synthetic sex hormones which prevent ovulation in the female; intrauterine devices, such as the coil, which prevent the fertilized ovum from implanting in the uterus; and male or female sterilization
noun: contraception
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名詞
- 1. the deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse. The major forms of artificial contraception are: barrier methods, of which the commonest is the condom or sheath; the contraceptive pill, which contains synthetic sex hormones which prevent ovulation in the female; intrauterine devices, such as the coil, which prevent the fertilized ovum from implanting in the uterus; and male or female sterilization one of the most important methods of contraception it had been her first time, they didn't use any contraception
- forms of contraception, especially contraceptive pills, that are effective if administered ... clinics where you can get emergency contraception
Oxford American Dictionary
- forms of contraception, especially contraceptive pills, that are effective if administered ... clinics where you can get emergency contraception
Oxford Dictionary
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- IPA[ˌkäntrəˈsepSH(ə)n]
美式
- the deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a ... one of the most important methods of contraception it had been her first time, they didn't use any contraception
Oxford American Dictionary
