abstinence
abstinence — 名詞
1. the choice to avoid activities that are enjoyable but harmful, especially drinki
節制；禁絕
主動避免有害的享樂行為，如飲酒或吸毒
the choice to avoid activities that are enjoyable but harmful, especially drinking alcohol or taking drugs
Mei-Lin's abstinence from sugar made the family birthday party harder than she expected.
Mei-Lin 對糖的節制讓家庭生日派對比她預期的更難熬。
collocation: abstinence from [substance]
The doctor told Kwame that abstinence from alcohol would help his liver heal.
醫生告訴 Kwame，禁絕飲酒有助於他的肝臟恢復。
During Lent, many Christians practise abstinence from rich foods and meat.
在大齋期期間，許多基督徒會節制食用油膩食物和肉類。
cultural context: religious observance during Lent
Farid's six-month abstinence from social media meant his cousin Leyla had to mail him a wedding invitation.
Farid 六個月不碰社群媒體，表姐 Leyla 只好郵寄婚禮邀請函給他。
Coach Rivera told the basketball team that abstinence from drugs kept their reflexes sharp for the finals.
Rivera 教練告訴籃球隊員，遠離毒品能讓他們在決賽中保持敏銳的反應力。
- abstinence from alcohol
- abstinence from drugs
- abstinence from sugar
- total abstinence
- self-denial
broader; applies to any personal sacrifice, not just harmful pleasures
- temperance
specifically moderation in alcohol; implies reducing rather than completely stopping
- sobriety
specifically refraining from alcohol; often used in addiction recovery contexts
- indulgence
giving in to desires rather than resisting them
文法句型
abstinence from + noun/noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'from' + the thing being avoided. Common in medical, religious, and self-improvement contexts. Distinguish from sense 2 (AVOIDING SEX), which refers specifically to sexual activity.
常見錯誤
2. the personal choice to avoid having sex, often until marriage — for example, two
禁慾；守貞
選擇不進行性行為，通常到結婚為止
the personal choice to avoid having sex, often until marriage — for example, two people who agree to wait until their wedding night
Amara and her partner chose abstinence until they both felt ready for marriage.
Amara 和她的伴侶選擇禁慾，直到兩人都準備好步入婚姻。
collocation: chose abstinence until [event]
Pastor Okonkwo's youth group at St. Anne's encouraged abstinence as the surest protection against early pregnancy.
Okonkwo 牧師在聖安妮教堂的青年團體鼓勵禁慾，作為預防過早懷孕最可靠的方式。
Zara took a pledge of abstinence and wore a ring to remind her.
Zara 立下禁慾誓言，並戴上一枚戒指來提醒自己。
collocation: pledge of abstinence
Mr. Demir taught abstinence alongside birth control in his ninth-grade health class.
Demir 老師在九年級的健康課上同時教導禁慾和避孕知識。
After the breakup, Elisapie chose a period of abstinence and told friends she was not ready for another sexual relationship.
分手後，Elisapie 選擇禁慾一段時間，並告訴朋友們她還沒準備好進入下一段性關係。
- abstinence until marriage
- pledge of abstinence
- sexual abstinence
- practise abstinence
- promiscuity
having many sexual partners without commitment
文法句型
abstinence until + event/time
用法筆記
Almost always refers to choosing not to have sex, as opposed to simply not having the opportunity. Common in religious, educational, and relationship contexts. Distinguish from sense 1 (AVOIDING BAD HABITS), which covers alcohol, drugs, food, and other non-sexual pleasures.
常見錯誤
同根字
常見搭配
常用片語
- period of abstinence
- practise abstinence
介系詞搭配
- abstinence from