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to abstain
01
abster-se, evitar
to avoid doing something, especially something that one enjoys
Transitive: to abstain from sth
Exemplos
They regularly abstain from consuming alcohol for personal reasons.
Eles regularmente abstêm-se de consumir álcool por razões pessoais.
She has abstained from using social media since last week to focus on her studies.
Ela tem abstido de usar as redes sociais desde a semana passada para se concentrar nos estudos.
02
abster-se
to choose not to vote on a particular matter, issue, or proposal
Intransitive
Exemplos
During the shareholder meeting, several investors abstained, expressing their uncertainty about the company's proposed merger.
Durante a reunião de acionistas, vários investidores se absteram, expressando sua incerteza sobre a fusão proposta pela empresa.
In the town hall debate, some audience members chose to abstain.
No debate da câmara municipal, alguns membros da plateia optaram por abster-se.
Árvore Lexical
abstainer
abstemious
abstinence
abstain
