abstention
翻譯
棄權, 戒絕, 節制
例句
There were ten votes in favour, six against, and three abstentions.
有十票贊成，六票反對，三票棄權。
His abstention from fatty foods improved his health.
他戒食油膩食物改善了他的健康。
文法模式
棄權票 There were three abstentions.
((from sth.)) 戒絕(某事) His abstention from fatty foods was wise.
近義詞
同義詞: refrainment, non-participation; 反義詞: participation, vote
詞源
源自東詞 'abstain' 的名詞。後綴 '-tion' 表示行為或狀態。
記憶技巧
後綴 '-tion' 表示「行為」，如 'action' (行動)。所以這是「棄權的行為」。