单词 | teetotalize |
释义 | > as lemmasteeˈtotalize teeˈtotalize v. (transitive) to convert to teetotalism; intransitive, to practise teetotalism, to abstain. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > drink > thirst > abstention from drinking > [verb (intransitive)] > totally abstain from alcohol abstain1784 to put (also keep) in the pin1827 to take (also sign, keep) the pledge1833 teetotal1883 to take the blue ribbon1884 teetotalize1898 1898 G. B. Shaw Let. 18 Oct. (1972) II. 66 If I began to eat three beefsteaks a day, the ground would..be shifted to the want of stimulants; but as it is,..I am allowed to teetotallize [sic] in comparative peace. < as lemmas |
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