单词 | abstain |
释义 | abstain 1 ENTRIES FOUND: abstain (verb) abstain /əbˈsteɪn/ verb abstains; abstained; abstaining abstain /əbˈsteɪn/ verb abstains; abstained; abstaining Learner's definition of ABSTAIN [no object] 1 : to choose not to do or have something戒除;放弃 — usually + from He abstained from taking part in the discussion.他拒绝参加讨论。 I need to abstain from eating [=I need to not eat] for at least 12 hours before my blood test.验血前我需要空腹至少12个小时。 abstain from (drinking) alcohol戒酒 2 : to choose not to vote(投票时)弃权 Ten members voted for the proposal, six members voted against it, and two abstained.这一提案有十票赞成,六票反对,两票弃权。 — abstainer noun, plural abstainers [count] |
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