英语词典 · 单词释义
abstinence
英 ['æbstɪnəns] 美 ['æbstɪnəns]
这里集中整理“abstinence”的音标、翻译、词源、例句和近反义词，方便快速确认词义并顺手做词汇积累。
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翻译 · 词源 · 例句- n. 节制；节欲；戒酒；禁食
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1. abs- + tin- + -ence.
2. => keep away, keep off.
2. => keep away, keep off.
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 freedom and the abstinence from evil.
- 生命的真谛是自由和避免作恶.
来自辞典例句