abstainer
abstainer — 名詞
- abstainersingular
- abstainersplural
1. a person who decides not to take part in something enjoyable, especially drinkin
節制者
刻意避開享樂事物的人
a person who decides not to take part in something enjoyable, especially drinking alcohol
Hana has been an abstainer since her uncle's struggles with vodka.
自從叔叔深陷伏特加酒癮後，Hana 就一直是個節制者。
abstainer + since [reason/moment]
At every office party, Dmitri stays an abstainer while colleagues sip champagne.
每次辦公室派對，Dmitri 在同事啜飲香檳時都保持節制。
stays an abstainer (linking verb + noun)
Fatima calls herself an abstainer — she gave up all sweets last year.
Fatima 自稱是節制者——她去年戒掉了所有甜食。
The doctor told Kwame he would be healthier as an abstainer from red meat.
醫生告訴 Kwame，做個不吃紅肉的節制者會讓他更健康。
abstainer from [specific thing avoided]
As a lifelong abstainer, Ingrid poured juice for herself at the wedding toast.
身為終身節制者，Ingrid 在婚禮舉杯時為自己倒了果汁。
- lifelong abstainer
- total abstainer
- abstainer from alcohol
- teetotaller
specifically someone who never drinks alcohol; narrower than abstainer
- non-drinker
also alcohol-specific; a more everyday, less formal word
- indulger
someone who freely gives in to pleasures
文法句型
abstainer + from + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'from' plus the thing avoided, especially in writing.
常見錯誤
2. a person who deliberately does not vote in an election or on a formal resolution
棄權者
在選舉或表決中選擇不投票的人
a person who deliberately does not vote in an election or on a formal resolution
Three abstainers on the city council refused to back either development plan.
市議會的三名棄權者拒絕支持任一項開發計畫。
abstainers on [governing body]
Sofia stayed a quiet abstainer when her neighbours debated the new parking rules.
鄰居爭論新的停車規定時，Sofia 默默做了棄權者。
Amir was the only abstainer in the committee vote on the school budget.
在委員會針對學校預算的表決中，Amir 是唯一的棄權者。
the only abstainer in [vote/body]
More than fifty abstainers left the board decision hanging by a single vote.
超過五十名棄權者使董事會的決定僅差一票懸而未決。
Yuki remained an abstainer during the shareholder vote on the merger deal.
在股東針對合併案的表決中，Yuki 仍是棄權者。
abstainer during [voting event]
- abstainer in the vote
- registered abstainer
- the only abstainer
文法句型
abstainer + in + vote/election
用法筆記
Used in formal voting records and news reports; distinct from 'non-voter', which can mean someone who simply does not show up.
常見錯誤
同根字
- abstain動詞B2
- abstention名詞C1
- abstinence名詞C1