/əˈbɔːtɪv/ adj.1.(fruitless)+ coup, raid, mission, attempt, bid, talks失败的；无结果的
the abortive rebellion失败的叛乱
There were a number of abortive attempts to assassinate the president.有过几次刺杀总统的失败尝试。
2.【生】(rudimentary)(生物)败育的, 发育不全的
3.【医】(abortifacient)(造成)流产的；堕胎的
The abortive drug could be dangerous for women.堕胎药物对妇女可能有危害。