abstinence
英 ['?bst?n?ns]
美 ['?bst?n?ns]
助記提示
1. abs- + tin- + -ence.
2. => keep away, keep off.
英文詞源
- 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.
雙語例句
- 1. total abstinence from strong drink
- 戒絕烈性酒
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
- 2. The best way to avoid pregnancy was total abstinence from sex.
- 最好的避孕辦法就是徹底戒除性生活.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
- 3. Abstinence is the best medicine.
- 節(jié)制有度是良藥.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
- 4. Abstinence from alcoholic drinks is advisable.
- 戒飲烈性酒是有益的.
來自《現(xiàn)代英漢綜合大詞典》
- 5. The meaning of life was freedom and the abstinence from evil.
- 生命的真諦是自由和避免作惡.
來自辭典例句