abstains

[US]/əbˈsteɪnz/
[UK]/əbˈstɛnz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.戒(尤指酒), 戒除;弃权(不投票)

Phrases & Collocations

abstains from voting

弃权

abstains from alcohol

不喝酒

abstains during pregnancy

怀孕期间戒酒

abstains from caffeine

戒咖啡因

Example Sentences

the candidate abstains from commenting on the controversy.

该候选人回避对争议的评论。

she abstains from sugary drinks.

她戒掉含糖饮料。

he abstained from voting on the bill due to a conflict of interest.

由于利益冲突,他弃权投票该法案。

the judge abstains from expressing personal opinions.

法官避免表达个人意见。

in this case, the jury member abstained from reaching a verdict.

在本案中,陪审员弃权不做出判决。

the athlete abstains from caffeine before competition.

运动员在比赛前戒掉咖啡因。

to maintain a healthy lifestyle, i abstain from smoking.

为了保持健康的生活方式,我戒烟。

the committee abstained from making a decision on the proposal.

委员会回避对该提案作出决定。

he abstains from eating red meat for religious reasons.

他出于宗教原因避免吃红肉。

the politician abstained from voting on the controversial law.

这位政治家回避对该有争议的法律投票。

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