abstention

n.

弃权；避免；回避；节制

复数：abstentions

1. Without abstention, he must be a super winner in mundane competition.
   如果不善加节制，那么，最后在世俗事务的竞争中，他将会变成一位超强的赢家。
2. Abstention from drinking and smoking is the only way to improve your poor health.
   戒掉烟酒是改变你不良健康状况的唯一途径。
3. There were high levels of abstention in the election.
   那次选举中有许多人弃权。
4. The motion is carried by 200 votes to 150, with 60 abstentions.
   以200票对150票通过此项动议，但有60票弃权。

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