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to abstain
01
자제하다, 피하다
to avoid doing something, especially something that one enjoys
Transitive: to abstain from sth
02
기권하다, 투표하지 않다
to choose not to vote on a particular matter, issue, or proposal
Intransitive
abstain
v
abstainer
n
abstainer
n
abstemious
adj
abstemious
adj
abstinence
n
abstinence
n
예
They regularly abstain from consuming alcohol for personal reasons.
She has abstained from using social media since last week to focus on her studies.
To stay focused on her studies, Lisa chose to abstain from social media during exam week.
In an effort to reduce environmental impact, many individuals choose to abstain from single-use plastics.
I am abstaining from drinking coffee this week to see if it improves my sleep quality.