abstains; abstained; abstaining
abstains; abstained; abstaining
Learner's definition of ABSTAIN
[no object]
1
: to choose not to do or have something戒除;放弃 —
usually + from -
He abstained from taking part in the discussion.他拒绝参加讨论。
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I need to abstain from eating [=I need to not eat] for at least 12 hours before my blood test.验血前我需要空腹至少12个小时。
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abstain from (drinking) alcohol戒酒
2
: to choose not to vote(投票时)弃权
— abstainer
noun, plural abstainers [count]