abstention
翻译
弃权, 戒绝, 节制
例句
There were ten votes in favour, six against, and three abstentions.
有十票赞成，六票反对，三票弃权。
His abstention from fatty foods improved his health.
他戒食油腻食物改善了他的健康。
语法模式
弃权票 There were three abstentions.
((from sth.)) 戒绝(某事) His abstention from fatty foods was wise.
近义词
同义词: refrainment, non-participation; 反义词: participation, vote
词源
源自东词 'abstain' 的名词。后缀 '-tion' 表示行为或状态。
记忆技巧
后缀 '-tion' 表示“行为”，如 'action' (行动)。所以这是“弃权的行为”。