
好词典

源自拉丁语 'abstentio',意为‘克制’或‘避免’,由 'ab-'(远离)和 'tenere'(持有)组成。
❶ 指在投票或做决定时选择不参与或弃权的行为,通常表示对某事的保留态度或中立立场。
“There were five votes in favor, two against, and three abstentions.”
(有五票赞成,两票反对,三票弃权。)
“Her abstention from the vote surprised everyone.”
(她对投票的弃权让所有人都感到意外。)
❶ 指自愿克制不做某事的行为,尤指戒除某些习惯或活动,如饮酒或吸烟。
“His abstention from alcohol improved his health significantly.”
(他戒酒后健康状况明显改善。)
“She practiced abstention from social media for a month.”
(她一个月内克制不使用社交媒体。)
abstention from — 表示自愿克制不做某事或避免参与某活动,常用于正式或健康相关的语境。
“Abstention from smoking can reduce the risk of lung disease.”
(戒烟可以降低患肺部疾病的风险。)