abstain
US /æbˈsteɪn/
UK /æbˈsteɪn/
動詞
1.
戒除, 避免
to choose not to do or have something, especially something that you enjoy and that might be bad for you
範例:
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He decided to abstain from alcohol for a month.
他決定一個月內戒酒。
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Many people abstain from meat during Lent.
許多人在大齋節期間禁食肉類。
2.
棄權, 不投票
to formally choose not to vote in an election or debate
範例:
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Three members chose to abstain from the vote.
三名成員選擇棄權。
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The resolution passed with 10 votes for, 2 against, and 1 abstain.
該決議以10票贊成、2票反對和1票棄權獲得通過。