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单词 contraception
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Definition of contraception in English:

contraception

noun kɒntrəˈsɛpʃ(ə)nˌkɑntrəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n
mass noun
  • 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.

    避孕

    one of the most important methods of contraception
    it had been her first time, they didn't use any contraception
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is important to consider plans for pregnancy when deciding on a method of contraception.
    • Other forms of contraception, including condoms for older pupils, have not been ruled out.
    • Risk of pregnancy and views on contraception must therefore be explored.
    • Both schools already have policies of advice, contraception and emergency contraception.
    • If the pill is stopped advice must be given about alternative contraception.
    • The intervention did not change the pupils' sexual activity or use of emergency contraception.
    • You should also use a barrier method of contraception, such as a condom until the problem has been identified.
    • We were taught that each method of artificial contraception has its drawbacks.
    • Might adolescents increase their sexual activity when they have access to contraception?
    • Only one woman reported using emergency contraception after a problem with the contraceptive pill.
    • If this happens you will need to seek advice about emergency contraception.
    • Methods of contraception are promoted specifically as a means to reduce the problem of abortion.
    • I think it was a very worthy topic as the debate on male contraception opens up.
    • She was in a relationship that had lasted five years and was using condoms for contraception.
    • I didn't have a clue about contraception and just believed I wouldn't get pregnant.
    • There has been a concentrated effort in the UK to promote an awareness of contraception.
    • You need to use another method of contraception until you have had two semen tests that show that you have no sperm.
    • Research in general practice usually finds that frequent use of emergency contraception is rare.
    • Young people who use contraception are likely to use it more effectively if their parents are aware that they are using it.
    • The only way to have safe sex is to use a reliable barrier method of contraception such as a condom.

Origin

Late 19th century: from contra- 'against' + a shortened form of conception.

Rhymes

conception, deception, exception, inception, interception, misconception, perception, reception

Definition of contraception in US English:

contraception

nounˌkäntrəˈsepSH(ə)nˌkɑntrəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n
  • 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 most common is the condom; the contraceptive pill, which contains synthetic sex hormones that 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.

    避孕

    one of the most important methods of contraception
    it had been her first time, they didn't use any contraception
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The only way to have safe sex is to use a reliable barrier method of contraception such as a condom.
    • Only one woman reported using emergency contraception after a problem with the contraceptive pill.
    • Risk of pregnancy and views on contraception must therefore be explored.
    • There has been a concentrated effort in the UK to promote an awareness of contraception.
    • If the pill is stopped advice must be given about alternative contraception.
    • You need to use another method of contraception until you have had two semen tests that show that you have no sperm.
    • We were taught that each method of artificial contraception has its drawbacks.
    • Methods of contraception are promoted specifically as a means to reduce the problem of abortion.
    • I think it was a very worthy topic as the debate on male contraception opens up.
    • It is important to consider plans for pregnancy when deciding on a method of contraception.
    • I didn't have a clue about contraception and just believed I wouldn't get pregnant.
    • You should also use a barrier method of contraception, such as a condom until the problem has been identified.
    • If this happens you will need to seek advice about emergency contraception.
    • The intervention did not change the pupils' sexual activity or use of emergency contraception.
    • Research in general practice usually finds that frequent use of emergency contraception is rare.
    • Young people who use contraception are likely to use it more effectively if their parents are aware that they are using it.
    • Might adolescents increase their sexual activity when they have access to contraception?
    • Other forms of contraception, including condoms for older pupils, have not been ruled out.
    • She was in a relationship that had lasted five years and was using condoms for contraception.
    • Both schools already have policies of advice, contraception and emergency contraception.

Origin

Late 19th century: from contra- ‘against’ + a shortened form of conception.

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