Definition of abstinence in English:

abstinence

noun ˈabstɪnənsˈæbstənəns

mass noun

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex.
节制；戒绝（尤指戒酒）
I started drinking again after six years of abstinence
我戒了六年酒之后又开始喝了。
abstinence from premarital intercourse
Example sentencesExamples
- How did she quit drinking five years ago, and how did she maintain abstinence for several years?
- He's gone six months without, the longest sustained abstinence of his life.
- The British anti-drink-driving campaigns try to scare you into complete abstinence.
- If alcohol is the cause of the heart failure then abstinence is essential.
- These effects disappeared after a period of abstinence from alcohol consumption.
- After 12 months, the researchers intend to shift the addicts to methadone or abstinence.
- A growing lobby, here and in America, preaches abstinence, not education.
- While abstinence may be a desirable goal for these individuals, not many accomplish it.
- The most effective way to avoid the symptoms of alcohol induced hangover is to practise abstinence or moderation.
- On the other side of drunkenness there is a no less committed balance of prohibition and abstinence in England.
- My unplanned and almost month long period of abstinence from alcohol finally came to an end last night, with four gin and tonics.
- For the Hindus the fasting is abstinence from meat during their holy time.
- In food matters they sought to maintain an equilibrium between abstinence and indulgence.
- Other than abstinence, having a vasectomy is the most reliable method of contraception.
- Many people who go on methadone programmes, the softer alternative to abstinence, remain on them for years.
- I have no problem with someone who wants to promote abstinence.
- Outside unprotected sex within marriage he is an advocate of strict abstinence.
- This is presented to those who commit themselves to abstinence for life.
- The authorities there even advocated sexual abstinence, rather than condom use, as a national health strategy.
- It is also important to note that most patients reported reduced use rather than abstinence.
Synonyms
teetotalism, temperance, sobriety, abstemiousness, abstention
rare nephalism
celibacy, chastity, singleness, continence, virginity, bachelorhood, spinsterhood, self-restraint, self-denial
refraining, desisting, holding back, forbearing, keeping, withholding
renunciation of, refusal of, declining, avoidance of, eschewal of, abjuration of
shunning, forgoing, going without, doing without

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin abstinentia, from the verb abstinere (see abstain).

Definition of abstinence in US English:

abstinence

nounˈæbstənənsˈabstənəns

The fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol.
节制；戒绝（尤指戒酒）
I started drinking again after six years of abstinence
我戒了六年酒之后又开始喝了。
Example sentencesExamples
- Many people who go on methadone programmes, the softer alternative to abstinence, remain on them for years.
- On the other side of drunkenness there is a no less committed balance of prohibition and abstinence in England.
- Outside unprotected sex within marriage he is an advocate of strict abstinence.
- These effects disappeared after a period of abstinence from alcohol consumption.
- The most effective way to avoid the symptoms of alcohol induced hangover is to practise abstinence or moderation.
- For the Hindus the fasting is abstinence from meat during their holy time.
- I have no problem with someone who wants to promote abstinence.
- Other than abstinence, having a vasectomy is the most reliable method of contraception.
- He's gone six months without, the longest sustained abstinence of his life.
- How did she quit drinking five years ago, and how did she maintain abstinence for several years?
- It is also important to note that most patients reported reduced use rather than abstinence.
- While abstinence may be a desirable goal for these individuals, not many accomplish it.
- The authorities there even advocated sexual abstinence, rather than condom use, as a national health strategy.
- In food matters they sought to maintain an equilibrium between abstinence and indulgence.
- The British anti-drink-driving campaigns try to scare you into complete abstinence.
- This is presented to those who commit themselves to abstinence for life.
- If alcohol is the cause of the heart failure then abstinence is essential.
- A growing lobby, here and in America, preaches abstinence, not education.
- My unplanned and almost month long period of abstinence from alcohol finally came to an end last night, with four gin and tonics.
- After 12 months, the researchers intend to shift the addicts to methadone or abstinence.
Synonyms
teetotalism, temperance, sobriety, abstemiousness, abstention
celibacy, chastity, singleness, continence, virginity, bachelorhood, spinsterhood, self-restraint, self-denial
refraining, desisting, holding back, forbearing, keeping, withholding

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin abstinentia, from the verb abstinere (see abstain).

单词	abstinence
释义	Definition of abstinence in English: abstinence noun ˈabstɪnənsˈæbstənəns mass noun The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex. 节制；戒绝（尤指戒酒） I started drinking again after six years of abstinence 我戒了六年酒之后又开始喝了。 abstinence from premarital intercourse Example sentencesExamples How did she quit drinking five years ago, and how did she maintain abstinence for several years? He's gone six months without, the longest sustained abstinence of his life. The British anti-drink-driving campaigns try to scare you into complete abstinence. If alcohol is the cause of the heart failure then abstinence is essential. These effects disappeared after a period of abstinence from alcohol consumption. After 12 months, the researchers intend to shift the addicts to methadone or abstinence. A growing lobby, here and in America, preaches abstinence, not education. While abstinence may be a desirable goal for these individuals, not many accomplish it. The most effective way to avoid the symptoms of alcohol induced hangover is to practise abstinence or moderation. On the other side of drunkenness there is a no less committed balance of prohibition and abstinence in England. My unplanned and almost month long period of abstinence from alcohol finally came to an end last night, with four gin and tonics. For the Hindus the fasting is abstinence from meat during their holy time. In food matters they sought to maintain an equilibrium between abstinence and indulgence. Other than abstinence, having a vasectomy is the most reliable method of contraception. Many people who go on methadone programmes, the softer alternative to abstinence, remain on them for years. I have no problem with someone who wants to promote abstinence. Outside unprotected sex within marriage he is an advocate of strict abstinence. This is presented to those who commit themselves to abstinence for life. The authorities there even advocated sexual abstinence, rather than condom use, as a national health strategy. It is also important to note that most patients reported reduced use rather than abstinence. Synonyms teetotalism, temperance, sobriety, abstemiousness, abstention rare nephalism celibacy, chastity, singleness, continence, virginity, bachelorhood, spinsterhood, self-restraint, self-denial refraining, desisting, holding back, forbearing, keeping, withholding renunciation of, refusal of, declining, avoidance of, eschewal of, abjuration of shunning, forgoing, going without, doing without Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin abstinentia, from the verb abstinere (see abstain). Definition of abstinence in US English: abstinence nounˈæbstənənsˈabstənəns The fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol. 节制；戒绝（尤指戒酒） I started drinking again after six years of abstinence 我戒了六年酒之后又开始喝了。 Example sentencesExamples Many people who go on methadone programmes, the softer alternative to abstinence, remain on them for years. On the other side of drunkenness there is a no less committed balance of prohibition and abstinence in England. Outside unprotected sex within marriage he is an advocate of strict abstinence. These effects disappeared after a period of abstinence from alcohol consumption. The most effective way to avoid the symptoms of alcohol induced hangover is to practise abstinence or moderation. For the Hindus the fasting is abstinence from meat during their holy time. I have no problem with someone who wants to promote abstinence. Other than abstinence, having a vasectomy is the most reliable method of contraception. He's gone six months without, the longest sustained abstinence of his life. How did she quit drinking five years ago, and how did she maintain abstinence for several years? It is also important to note that most patients reported reduced use rather than abstinence. While abstinence may be a desirable goal for these individuals, not many accomplish it. The authorities there even advocated sexual abstinence, rather than condom use, as a national health strategy. In food matters they sought to maintain an equilibrium between abstinence and indulgence. The British anti-drink-driving campaigns try to scare you into complete abstinence. This is presented to those who commit themselves to abstinence for life. If alcohol is the cause of the heart failure then abstinence is essential. A growing lobby, here and in America, preaches abstinence, not education. My unplanned and almost month long period of abstinence from alcohol finally came to an end last night, with four gin and tonics. After 12 months, the researchers intend to shift the addicts to methadone or abstinence. Synonyms teetotalism, temperance, sobriety, abstemiousness, abstention celibacy, chastity, singleness, continence, virginity, bachelorhood, spinsterhood, self-restraint, self-denial refraining, desisting, holding back, forbearing, keeping, withholding Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin abstinentia, from the verb abstinere (see abstain).
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