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单词 abstention
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abstention

Word family nounabstainerabstentionabstentionismabstentionistverbabstainadjectiveabstentious
Related topics: Voting
ab·sten·tion /əbˈstenʃən/ noun  
1 PPV[countableC, uncountableU] an act of not voting for or against something 弃权
 The draft law was passed by 134 votes to 19, with 5 abstentions.
该法律草案以134票对19票获得通过,另有5票弃权。
2 [uncountableU] formal when you do not do something you enjoy doing 戒除
abstention from
 fasting and abstention from intoxicating drinks
禁食和戒含酒精的饮品
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Origin abstention
(1500-1600) Late Latin abstentio, from Latin abstinere; → ABSTAIN
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