abstention 英 [əb'stenʃ(ə)n]
n. 弃权；节制；戒绝
中文词源
abstention 戒除，弃权
abstain的名词形式。
英文词源
abstention (n.)
1520s, from Middle French abstention (Old French astencion), from Late Latin abstentionem (nominative abstentio) "the act of retaining," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin abstinere "keep back, keep off, hold off" (see abstain).
双语例句
1. The goal is complete abstention from all mind-altering substances.
目标是彻底戒绝所有致幻物质。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Abstention is traditionally high in Colombia.
在哥伦比亚，弃权率历来较高。
来自柯林斯例句
3. There were high levels of abstention in the election.
那次选举中有许多人弃权.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Abstention from drinking and smoking is the only way to improve your poor health.
戒掉烟酒是改变你不良健康状况的唯一途径.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. In Washington the Bureau of European Affairs recommended abstention.
在华盛顿,欧洲事务司主张弃权.
来自辞典例句
补充说明
1. abs- + tent- "hold, keep, maintain" + -ion.
2. => keep away, keep off.