abstinence
abstinence
ab∙sti∙nence / ˈæbstənəns ; ˈæbstənəns /
◙noun [U]
1. the practice of not having something you enjoy, especially alcohol or sex, usually for reasons of religion or health
• 节制;〔通常出于宗教或健康原因的〕戒酒，禁欲
♦abstinentadj.
ab∙sti∙nence / ˈæbstənəns ; ˈæbstənəns /
◙noun [U]
1. the practice of not having something you enjoy, especially alcohol or sex, usually for reasons of religion or health
• 节制;〔通常出于宗教或健康原因的〕戒酒，禁欲
♦abstinentadj.