abstain
abstain
ab∙stain / əbˈsten ; əbˈsteɪn /
◙verb [I]
1. to choose not to vote for or against something
• 弃权，不投票:
»Six countries voted for the change, five voted against, and two abstained.
六个国家投票赞成变革，五个国家反对，两个国家弃权。
2. to not do or have something you enjoy, especially alcohol or sex, usually for reasons of religion or health
• 戒除; 禁欲〔通常出于宗教或健康原因〕:
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»Pilots mustabstain from alcoholfor 24 hours before flying.
飞行员在飞行前的 24 小时里必须禁酒。
