| 释义 |
contraception|kɒntrəˈsɛpʃən|
[f. contra- + conception.]
The prevention of uterine conception. So contraˈceptionist, one who practises or advocates contraception.
1886E. B. Foote Radical Remedy in Social Science v. 89 Where it becomes a necessity to decide between lawful abortion and unlawful contraception, they prefer to break the man-made law against contraceptics rather than the natural law against abortion. 1917Boston Pilot 14 Apr. 4/5 The contraceptionist would take from the Almighty all power over life and dispose matters after his own whim and liking. 1918R. B. Armitage Private Sex Advice to Women xii. 159 Should not contraception be employed to obviate the crime of abortion..? 1923Stopes Contraception 23 Wholesome contraception is a valuable tool in the hands of those who work toward elevating our sex knowledge in the way urged by Professor Bayliss. 1971H. & A. Brant Dict. Pregnancy 75 [The] rhythm method..and abstinence are the only methods of contraception officially approved by the Roman Catholic Church. |