| 释义 |
▪ I. aborting, vbl. n.|əˈbɔːtɪŋ|
[f. abort v. + -ing1.]
A miscarrying; a failure to produce perfect progeny or fruit.
1580Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong., Avortement, aborting.
▪ II. aborting, ppl. a.|əˈbɔːtɪŋ|
[f. abort v. + -ing2.]
Producing abortions; miscarrying.
1632Bp. M. Smyth Serm. 256 What wilt thou giue them? barren wombes (or aborting wombs). |