abstinence是什么意思

abstinence

英 ['æbstɪnəns]美 ['æbstɪnəns]n. 节制；节欲；戒酒；禁食

助记提示

1. abs- + tin- + -ence.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《词典》

2. The best way to avoid pregnancy was total abstinence from sex. *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.

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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