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to abstain
01
戒除, 避免
to avoid doing something, especially something that one enjoys
Transitive: to abstain from sth
Example
They regularly abstain from consuming alcohol for personal reasons.
She has abstained from using social media since last week to focus on her studies.
I am abstaining from drinking coffee this week to see if it improves my sleep quality.
02
弃权, 不投票
to choose not to vote on a particular matter, issue, or proposal
Intransitive
Example
During the shareholder meeting, several investors abstained, expressing their uncertainty about the company's proposed merger.
In the town hall debate, some audience members chose to abstain.
During the club elections, a notable percentage of members abstained.
