abstinence是什么意思
- 英式英标[\'æbstɪnəns]
- 美式音标[\'æbstɪnəns]
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.
中文解释
1. abs- + tin- + -ence.2. => keep away, keep off.实用例句
- 1. total abstinence from strong drink
- 戒绝烈性酒来自《权威词典》
- 2. The best way to avoid pregnancy was total abstinence from sex.
- 最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.来自《简明英汉词典》
- 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
