abstinence

abstinence

名词

• abstinence: [uncountable] the practice of not doing or having something that you want or enjoy, especially alcohol or sex 禁欲，节制
• abstinence: [uncountable] the fact of not doing or having something that you want or enjoy, especially alcohol or sex 禁欲，节制

形容词

• abstinent: not doing or having something that you want or enjoy, especially alcohol or sex, as a way of avoiding harmful effects 节制的，禁欲的

词语辨析

abstinence emphasizes the practice or fact of refraining from something, especially alcohol or sex. abstinent emphasizes the behavior or person who refrains from something.

词汇扩充

abstainer: a person who abstains from something, especially alcohol or sex 禁欲者

abstention: the act of abstaining from something, especially from voting or taking part in a decision 禁欲，弃权

近义词

restraint, self-denial, temperance, moderation

反义词

indulgence, excess, self-indulgence, indulging

柯林斯词典（Collins Dictionary）

Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.

牛津词典（Oxford Dictionary）

Abstinence is the fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex.

用法

The doctor recommended abstinence from alcohol for a month to improve his health.

Many religious traditions promote sexual abstinence before marriage.

He has been abstinent from smoking for over a year.

Her abstinent lifestyle is a result of her commitment to her religious beliefs.

相关例句

1. He practiced abstinence from alcohol and cigarettes.
2. The program encourages sexual abstinence as the most effective method of birth control.
3. After years of alcohol addiction, he finally chose a life of abstinence.
4. Religious teachings often advocate abstinence from worldly pleasures.
5. She decided to remain abstinent until marriage.
6. In order to pass the drug test, he had to maintain abstinence from drugs for at least a month.
7. The campaign promotes abstinent behavior among teenagers to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
8. He is proud of his abstinent lifestyle and the discipline it requires.
9. She adopted a policy of abstinence from social media during her exams.
10. Teaching young people about the benefits of abstinence can help them make informed choices.
11. The group supports those who choose a life of abstinence from alcohol and drugs.
12. His commitment to abstinence has improved his physical and mental well-being.
13. They promote a message of abstinence as a way to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
14. He struggled with abstinence but managed to overcome his addiction.
15. The priest emphasized the importance of sexual abstinence as part of the religious doctrine.
16. The organization provides resources for individuals seeking abstinence from addictive substances.
17. Her abstinent lifestyle is a personal choice, not influenced by external factors.
18. He found strength in his abstinent friends who supported him during his recovery.
19. She decided to practice abstinence as a form of self-discipline.
20. His doctor advised him to practice abstinence from caffeine due to his high blood pressure.