abstain

动词

1. 1

   戒除、禁绝、忌常与 from 连用

   Patients are advised to abstain from alcohol during treatment.

   医师建议患者在治疗期间戒酒。

2. 2

   弃权、不投票投票用语

   Two board members voted against the plan and three abstained.

   董事会有两人投票反对该计划，三人弃权。

3. 3

   禁欲、节制正式

   He chose to abstain until marriage for religious reasons.

   出于宗教原因，他选择婚前禁欲。