abstinence

• 指克制欲望、不沉溺于享乐的行为或习性，尤其指戒酒或不饮酒。

A noun referring to the practice or trait of refraining from indulging an appetite, especially from consuming alcohol.

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1. Refraining from alcoholB2formalmedical

   The practice of deliberately avoiding the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

   戒酒

   • His doctor recommended complete abstinence from alcohol for a month.
   • She practiced abstinence during her pregnancy.
   • The support group encourages abstinence as a lifestyle choice.

   同义词sobrietyteetotalismtemperance

2. Self-restraint from indulgenceB2formal

   The act of voluntarily refraining from satisfying a desire or appetite, such as for food, sex, or other pleasures.

   节制

   • Monks often take a vow of abstinence from worldly pleasures.
   • Abstinence from junk food helped him improve his health.
   • The program promotes abstinence from all addictive substances.

   同义词abstentionasceticismcelibacychastityforbearanceself-denialself-restraintsobrietyteetotalismtemperance

   反义词excessindulgenceintemperanceoverindulgenceself-indulgence