The Open Dictionary

abort

動詞

UK/əˈbɔːt/
US/əˈbɔːrt/

定義 abort 動詞

stop

  1. TransitiveIntransitive

    To cause something to stop or fail before it is completed.

    • Due to technical issues, the experiment had to be aborted at the last minute.

    • If the software encounters an error during the startup process, the system will automatically abort the process.

    • They were forced to abort the mountain climbing activity due to the bad weather.

pregnancy

  1. TransitiveIntransitive

    To end a pregnancy by removing the fetus from the womb.

    • She decided to abort the pregnancy after learning the fetus had a severe condition.

    • Many believe that women should have the right to choose whether to abort a pregnancy.

    • In some cases, an abortion must be performed to save the mother's life.

  2. Intransitive

    To spontaneously lose a pregnancy.

    • Cows often abort due to infections.

    • The vet explained that some animals abort due to genetic issues.

    • Excessive stress can cause an animal to abort.