(单词翻译:单击)
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A recent survey obtained by the Associated Press stated that abortions have declined in the United States since 2010.
美联社最新一项调查称,2010年以来美国的堕胎率已经降低 。
The survey stated that a 12% decrease has been observed in both liberal and conservative states.
调查指出,在一些自由和保守的州的堕胎率已减少了12% 。
One factor contributing to the decline is the fall in the teenage pregnancy rate.
堕胎率下降的原因之一是少女怀孕率降低 。
The national teen pregnancy rate reached its lowest mark since the early 1970s during 2010.
20世纪70年代初到2010年,全国少女的怀孕率降到最低值 。
Supporters of abortion rights also claim the fall in terminations is due to increased access to contraceptives;
堕胎权的支持们声称由于避孕药的增加,怀孕率猛降 。
while opponents believe more women are carrying unplanned pregnancies to term.
而反对者们则坚持越来越多的女性可能会意外怀孕 。
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词语解释
1.the Associated Press 美联社
例句:American news experts at the Associated Press have chosen the top stories of two-thousand-three.
美联社的记者们评选出了2003年的十大新闻 。
2.contributing to 贡献;有助于
例句:She has been contributing to the paper for 5 years.
五年以来,她一直在为那家报纸撰搞 。
3.due to 由于
例句:At operation, massive small bowel infarction due to volvulus was found.
手术时发现大量小肠由于扭转而坏死 。
4.access to 接近;通向...入口
例句:I have access to his office.
我可以进出他的办公室 。