contraception

contraception — noun

1. the use of methods or products to prevent pregnancy, such as condoms, pills, or

1.名詞B2
釋義

the use of methods or products to prevent pregnancy, such as condoms, pills, or devices that stop a fertilized egg from developing

例句

Eve discussed different types of contraception with her doctor before choosing a method.

collocation: types of contraception / methods of contraception

The clinic offers free contraception advice to teenagers and young adults.

collocation: contraception advice

同義詞
  • birth control

    more informal and general; includes natural methods such as timing intercourse

  • contraceptive

    countable noun referring to a specific method or product

  • family planning

    broader term that includes decisions about when and how many children to have

文法句型

contraception + [verb] as singular

用法筆記

Contraception is an uncountable noun that refers to the general practice or set of methods. For a specific product or device, use the countable noun 'contraceptive' (e.g., 'She bought a contraceptive at the pharmacy').

常見錯誤

❌She bought a contraception at the pharmacy.
✅She bought a contraceptive at the pharmacy.
💡'Contraception' is uncountable; use 'contraceptive' for a single product.
❌Contraception are available at the clinic.
✅Contraception is available at the clinic.
💡Even when referring to multiple methods, the noun is grammatically singular.