abnegate
abnegate — 動詞
- abnegatepresent simple I / you / we / they
- abnegates3rd person singular
- abnegating-ing form
- abnegatedpast simple
1. to choose not to have or do something that you enjoy, as a deliberate act of sel
克制；戒絕
刻意不去擁有或享受某事物
to choose not to have or do something that you enjoy, as a deliberate act of self‑discipline or for a higher purpose
During Lent, Mira abnegated chocolate and social media as a personal challenge.
在四旬期期間，Mira 刻意戒絕巧克力與社交媒體，作為個人挑戰。
collocation: abnegate + pleasure / food / habit
The elderly monk had abnegated all earthly possessions decades ago.
那位年長的僧侶早在數十年前就已捨棄一切世俗財產。
Wei abnegated his favourite desserts after the doctor warned him about his blood sugar.
醫生警告 Wei 血糖過高之後，他便戒掉了他最喜歡的甜點。
Valentina abnegated late‑night parties and rich food while training for the marathon.
Valentina 在訓練馬拉松時，刻意不參加深夜派對，也不吃油膩食物。
Fatima abnegated sugary drinks for a month to raise money for a local library.
Fatima 為了幫當地圖書館募款，連續一個月戒絕含糖飲料。
- forgo
more common in everyday English; less formal
- renounce
suggests a permanent or public giving up, often for ideological reasons
- abstain from
focuses on not doing something rather than not possessing it
- indulge in
to allow yourself to have or do something enjoyable
- allow oneself
the opposite of refusing oneself something
文法句型
abnegate + noun (the thing you choose to give up)
用法筆記
Very formal and literary; far more common in written texts than in everyday speech. Often describes a voluntary sacrifice for moral, religious, or health reasons.
常見錯誤
2. to say that something is not true or that you are not involved in it; or to reje
拒絕；否認
不接受或不承認某事
to say that something is not true or that you are not involved in it; or to reject an offer rather than accept it
Tomás abnegated all responsibility for the missing files during the company audit.
在公司稽核期間，Tomás 拒絕為遺失的文件承擔任何責任。
pattern: abnegate + abstract noun (responsibility / blame / knowledge)
The factory manager abnegated any knowledge of the faulty parts sold last year.
工廠經理否認對去年售出的瑕疵零件有任何知情。
Lien abnegated the offer of a transfer, saying she preferred to stay in Taipei.
Lien 婉拒了調職的機會，說她比較想留在台北。
Jason abnegated the blame for the error and pointed instead to a software glitch.
Jason 拒絕為該錯誤承擔責任，並指出那是軟體故障造成的。
The minister abnegated any involvement in the scandal when reporters questioned him.
部長在記者追問時，否認與該醜聞有任何關聯。
- accept
to take something offered or admit that something is true
- acknowledge
to admit that something is true or that you are involved
文法句型
abnegate + noun (the accusation, offer, or responsibility being rejected)
用法筆記
The object is nearly always an abstract noun such as responsibility, blame, knowledge, involvement, or an offer. Less common with concrete objects.
常見錯誤
3. to voluntarily give away a formal position, legal entitlement, or authority over
放棄；交出
放棄權力、職位或權利
to voluntarily give away a formal position, legal entitlement, or authority over something
After the revolution, the emperor abnegated the throne and went into exile.
革命後，皇帝放棄了王位，流亡海外。
pattern: abnegate + power / position / right
Adisa abnegated his legal claim to the estate after the divorce was finalized.
離婚程序完成後，Adisa 放棄了對該房產的法定主張權。
The CEO abnegated control of the company to focus on environmental projects.
該執行長交出公司的控制權，以便專注於環保計畫。
Kian abnegated his seat on the board when he moved to a different country.
Kian 搬到另一個國家後，放棄了他在董事會的席位。
The committee chair abnegated her authority so a younger member could lead.
委員會主席交出她的權力，讓較年輕的成員來領導。
- relinquish
similar level of formality; often used for power or control
- surrender
can imply force or unwillingness, unlike 'abnegate' which suggests choice
- abdicate
specifically used for a throne or formal leadership role
- retain
to keep something rather than give it up
- hold on to
less formal; to keep possession or control
文法句型
abnegate + noun (the power, position, or right being surrendered)
用法筆記
Common with nouns like throne, power, authority, control, right, position, or seat. Suggests a deliberate, usually voluntary act rather than forced removal.