abstain
US /æbˈsteɪn/
UK /æbˈsteɪn/
动词
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
示例:
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He decided to abstain from alcohol for a month.
他决定一个月内戒酒。
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Many people abstain from meat during Lent.
许多人在大斋节期间禁食肉类。
2.
弃权, 不投票
to formally choose not to vote in an election or debate
示例:
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Three members chose to abstain from the vote.
三名成员选择弃权。
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The resolution passed with 10 votes for, 2 against, and 1 abstain.
该决议以10票赞成、2票反对和1票弃权获得通过。