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.
雙語例句
1. total abstinence from strong drink
戒絕烈性酒
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
2. The best way to avoid pregnancy was total abstinence from sex.
最好的避孕辦法就是徹底戒除性生活.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. Abstinence is the best medicine.
節(jié)制有度是良藥.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. Abstinence from alcoholic drinks is advisable.
戒飲烈性酒是有益的.
來自《現(xiàn)代英漢綜合大詞典》
5. The meaning of life was freedom and the abstinence from evil.