abstainingn.

Brit.

/əbˈsteɪnɪŋ/,

/abˈsteɪnɪŋ/, U.S.

/əbˈsteɪnɪŋ/,

/æbˈsteɪnɪŋ/

Forms: see abstain v. and -ing suffix¹.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: abstain v., -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: < abstain v. + -ing suffix¹.

The act, practice, or condition of keeping oneself or refraining from something. Now largely superseded by abstinence n.

ΘΚΠ

the world > physical sensation > physical sensibility > moderation in sensuous gratification > [noun] > abstinence

abstinence?c1225

continencec1340

abstaining1395

continency1567

continuancea1625

non-ism1990

Remonstr. against Romish Corruptions (Titus) in Eng. Hist. Rev. (1911) 26 743 (MED) It is nedeful þat a synnere shryve him to god wiþ due contricioun in absteyning fro synne.

c1430 N. Love Mirror Blessed Life (Brasenose e.9) (1908) 84 (MED) Penaunce in wakynge, in slypynge, absteynynge, etynge, and in all ȝoure othere dedes.

c1475 (c1445) R. Pecock Donet (1921) 95 (MED) Þe absteyning from lustys.

?1529 S. Fish Supplicacyon for Beggers sig. F6 These be they that by theire absteyning from mariage do let the generation of the people.

1594 W. Shakespeare Lucrece sig. B4 Yet euer to obtaine his will resoluing. Though weake-built hopes perswade him to abstaining.

a1633 G. More Holy Pract. Devine Lover (1657) 12 All and euery of those doings or actings, abstainings or restreignings.

1660 R. Coke Elements Power & Subjection 133 in Justice Vindicated It is not alwaies the doing, or abstaining from what is commanded or forbidden, which is virtue, but only the ingenuous and upright doing or abstaining.

1716 J. Perry State of Russia 216 The chief things which they..reason for, is the addressing to Saints, the keeping of Fasts, that is, the abstaining from Flesh, [etc.].

1744 J. Harris Three Treat. iii. ii. 209 It prescribes no Abstainings, no Forbearances out of Nature.

1825 Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. Oct. 388/2 In your opinion, they should recommend the abstaining from that system of early marriages now so universally prevalent ?

a1861 A. H. Clough Dipsychus ii. ii, in Lett. & Remains (1865) 172 But for perfection attaining is one method only, abstaining.

1914 Amer. Law Rev. May–June 461 The treatments consisted of massage or rubbing, the abstaining from food, except fruit juice, asparagus water, [etc.].

1950 Jrnl. Relig. 30 78/1 The only conception control accepted is through abstaining or by having intercourse during the safe periods.

2003 A. Milavec Didache iv. 296 The abstaining from work and the abstaining from eating and drinking are described in the same words.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online June 2022).

abstainingadj.

Brit.

/əbˈsteɪnɪŋ/,

/abˈsteɪnɪŋ/, U.S.

/əbˈsteɪnɪŋ/,

/æbˈsteɪnɪŋ/

Forms: see abstain v. and -ing suffix².

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: abstain v., -ing suffix².

Etymology: < abstain v. + -ing suffix².

Practising abstinence; refraining; esp. abstaining from some activity, as voting, drinking alcohol, etc.

ΚΠ

Promptorium Parvulorum (Harl. 221) 5 Abstynent, or absteynynge, or he that dothe abstynence, abstinens.

1566 J. Barthlet Pedegrewe Heretiques f. 30 He should seeme to condemne the abstayning life in others.

1835 Brit. Mag. & Monthly Reg. Feb. 169 From the decisions of the spiritual rulers of the church upon the subject [sc. of hunting for sport] in former ages..it will appear that the abstaining party are at least walking according to rule.

1867 J. W. Bardsley in Cleric. Testy. to Tot. Abst. 30 The bride was the daughter of an abstaining clergyman.

1925 Amer. Jrnl. Internat. Law 19 487 Does such a resolution bind an absent or abstaining member?

1976 J. Gyford Local Politics Brit. (1984) v. 118 The large pool of normally abstaining voters at local elections.

2005 B. P. Smith Harvest Tears (2007) Pref. 5 Previously sober abstaining men resorted to alcohol in a vain attempt to regain their feeling of usefulness and manhood.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	abstaining
释义	abstainingn. Brit. /əbˈsteɪnɪŋ/, /abˈsteɪnɪŋ/, U.S. /əbˈsteɪnɪŋ/, /æbˈsteɪnɪŋ/ Forms: see abstain v. and -ing suffix¹. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: abstain v., -ing suffix¹. Etymology: < abstain v. + -ing suffix¹. The act, practice, or condition of keeping oneself or refraining from something. Now largely superseded by abstinence n. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > physical sensibility > moderation in sensuous gratification > [noun] > abstinence abstinence?c1225 continencec1340 abstaining1395 continency1567 continuancea1625 non-ism1990 Remonstr. against Romish Corruptions (Titus) in Eng. Hist. Rev. (1911) 26 743 (MED) It is nedeful þat a synnere shryve him to god wiþ due contricioun in absteyning fro synne. c1430 N. Love Mirror Blessed Life (Brasenose e.9) (1908) 84 (MED) Penaunce in wakynge, in slypynge, absteynynge, etynge, and in all ȝoure othere dedes. c1475 (c1445) R. Pecock Donet (1921) 95 (MED) Þe absteyning from lustys. ?1529 S. Fish Supplicacyon for Beggers sig. F6 These be they that by theire absteyning from mariage do let the generation of the people. 1594 W. Shakespeare Lucrece sig. B4 Yet euer to obtaine his will resoluing. Though weake-built hopes perswade him to abstaining. a1633 G. More Holy Pract. Devine Lover (1657) 12 All and euery of those doings or actings, abstainings or restreignings. 1660 R. Coke Elements Power & Subjection 133 in Justice Vindicated It is not alwaies the doing, or abstaining from what is commanded or forbidden, which is virtue, but only the ingenuous and upright doing or abstaining. 1716 J. Perry State of Russia 216 The chief things which they..reason for, is the addressing to Saints, the keeping of Fasts, that is, the abstaining from Flesh, [etc.]. 1744 J. Harris Three Treat. iii. ii. 209 It prescribes no Abstainings, no Forbearances out of Nature. 1825 Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. Oct. 388/2 In your opinion, they should recommend the abstaining from that system of early marriages now so universally prevalent ? a1861 A. H. Clough Dipsychus ii. ii, in Lett. & Remains (1865) 172 But for perfection attaining is one method only, abstaining. 1914 Amer. Law Rev. May–June 461 The treatments consisted of massage or rubbing, the abstaining from food, except fruit juice, asparagus water, [etc.]. 1950 Jrnl. Relig. 30 78/1 The only conception control accepted is through abstaining or by having intercourse during the safe periods. 2003 A. Milavec Didache iv. 296 The abstaining from work and the abstaining from eating and drinking are described in the same words. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online June 2022). abstainingadj. Brit. /əbˈsteɪnɪŋ/, /abˈsteɪnɪŋ/, U.S. /əbˈsteɪnɪŋ/, /æbˈsteɪnɪŋ/ Forms: see abstain v. and -ing suffix². Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: abstain v., -ing suffix². Etymology: < abstain v. + -ing suffix². Practising abstinence; refraining; esp. abstaining from some activity, as voting, drinking alcohol, etc. ΚΠ Promptorium Parvulorum (Harl. 221) 5 Abstynent, or absteynynge, or he that dothe abstynence, abstinens. 1566 J. Barthlet Pedegrewe Heretiques f. 30 He should seeme to condemne the abstayning life in others. 1835 Brit. Mag. & Monthly Reg. Feb. 169 From the decisions of the spiritual rulers of the church upon the subject [sc. of hunting for sport] in former ages..it will appear that the abstaining party are at least walking according to rule. 1867 J. W. Bardsley in Cleric. Testy. to Tot. Abst. 30 The bride was the daughter of an abstaining clergyman. 1925 Amer. Jrnl. Internat. Law 19 487 Does such a resolution bind an absent or abstaining member? 1976 J. Gyford Local Politics Brit. (1984) v. 118 The large pool of normally abstaining voters at local elections. 2005 B. P. Smith Harvest Tears (2007) Pref. 5 Previously sober abstaining men resorted to alcohol in a vain attempt to regain their feeling of usefulness and manhood. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1395adj.1440
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