abstained
US /æbˈsteɪnd/
UK /æbˈsteɪnd/
動詞
1.
戒除, 避免
restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
範例:
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She abstained from alcohol for a month.
她戒酒一個月。
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The doctor advised him to abstain from smoking.
醫生建議他戒菸。
2.
棄權, 不投票
formally choose not to vote in an election or debate
範例:
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Three members abstained from voting on the controversial proposal.
三名成員在有爭議的提案上棄權。
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The resolution passed with 10 votes in favor, 2 against, and 1 abstained.
該決議以10票贊成、2票反對和1票棄權獲得通過。