| 单词 | abstain |
| 释义 | abstain /ab stayn"/, v.i. 1. to hold oneself back voluntarily, esp. from something regarded as improper or unhealthy (usually fol. by from): to abstain from eating meat. 2. to refrain from casting one's vote: a referendum in which two delegates abstained. [1350-1400; ME abste(i)nen < MF abstenir << L abstinere, equiv. to abs- ABS- + -tinere, comb. form of tenere to hold, keep] Syn. 1. forbear; desist, cease. Ant. 1. indulge. |
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