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.