abstain
柯林斯词典
1. V-I If you abstain from something, usually something you want to do, you deliberately do not do it. 对…节制[正式]
Abstain from sex or use condoms. 节制性生活或使用避孕套。
2. V-I If you abstain during a vote, you do not use your vote. 弃权
Three countries abstained in the vote. 三个国家在投票中弃权了。
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abstain /əbˈsteɪn/ (abstaining,abstained,abstains)
剑桥词典
abstain verb [I] (NOT DO)
to not do something, especially something enjoyable that you think might be bad
节制；戒绝（尤指不好的享乐）
He took a vow to abstain from alcohol /smoking /sex . 他发誓戒酒／戒烟／禁欲。
abstain verb [I] (NOT VOTE)
to decide not to use your vote
弃权
63 members voted in favour , 39 opposed , and 15 abstained. 63名成员投票赞成，39票反对，15票弃权。
abstain verb [I] (STAY AWAY)
Indian Englishto stay away from work
不工作；拒绝工作
During a recent general strike , employees of all major trade unions abstained. 在最近一次大型罢工期间，所有大型工会的成员都拒绝工作。 返回 abstain