abstain from
US /əbˈsteɪn frʌm/
UK /əbˈsteɪn frɒm/
句動詞
控える, 慎む
to choose not to do or have something, especially something that you enjoy and that is often considered bad for you
例:
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She decided to abstain from alcohol for the entire month of January.
彼女は1月いっぱいアルコールを控えることにした。
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The doctor advised him to abstain from smoking for better health.
医者は彼に健康のために喫煙を控えるように忠告した。