abstain

動詞

1. 1

   戒除、禁絕、忌常與 from 連用

   Patients are advised to abstain from alcohol during treatment.

   醫師建議患者在治療期間戒酒。

2. 2

   棄權、不投票投票用語

   Two board members voted against the plan and three abstained.

   董事會有兩人投票反對該計畫，三人棄權。

3. 3

   禁慾、節制正式

   He chose to abstain until marriage for religious reasons.

   出於宗教原因，他選擇婚前禁慾。