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abstinence

英 [\"æbstɪnəns] 美 [\"æbstɪnəns]
  • 翻译

    n. 节制;节欲;戒酒;禁食


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解释


n. 节制;节欲;戒酒;禁食

英文词源


abstinence (n.)

mid-14c., \\\\\\\"forbearance in indulgence of the appetites,\\\\\\\" from Old French

abstinence

(earlier

astenance

), from Latin

abstinentia

\\\\\\\"abstinence, starvation; self-restraint, integrity,\\\\\\\" noun of quality from

abstinentem

(nominative

abstinens

), present participle of

abstinere

(see abstain). Specifically of sexual appetites from mid-14c., but also in Middle English of food, fighting, luxury.

双语例句


1. total

abstinence

from strong drink

戒绝烈性酒

来自《权威词典》

2. The best way to avoid pregnancy was total

abstinence

from sex.

最好的避孕办法就是彻底戒除性生活.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3.

Abstinence

is the best medicine.

节制有度是良药.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4.

Abstinence

from alcoholic drinks is advisable.

戒饮烈性酒是有益的.

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

5. The meaning of life was freedoma,n,dthe

abstinence

from evil.

生命的真谛是自由和避免作恶.

来自辞典例句

助记提示


1. abs- + tin- + -ence.
2. => keep away, keep off.