| 词汇 | abstinence |
| 释义 | abstinence noun[ U ] uk /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ us /ˈæb.stə.nəns/ the fact of not doing something, usually something that is considered harmful such as drinking alcohol or using a drug: 节制；戒绝 We found that with abstinence from smoking, the severity of symptoms decreased. Alcohol abstinence is recommended for breast-feeding mothers. the fact of not having sex, or not having sex outside of marriage: Sexual health leaflets promoted the benefits of abstinence, faithfulness, and condom use. They preach complete abstinence from premarital sex. Infant-mortality rates are a reflection of numerous medical factors, including the mother's prenatal care and abstinence from drugs and cigarettes. The study compared the success of different approaches in helping smokers achieve long-term abstinence. Drug users reported fewer manic episodes during periods of abstinence. He credits his long life to the healthful cooking of his wife of 50 years, and his abstinence from tobacco, alcohol, coffee and tea. Their programs send the message that abstinence is the expected standard for teens. Except for abstinence, latex condoms are the best protection against STDs, including herpes and AIDS. Abstaining and refraining abstain abstain from something abstainer abstemious abstemiously cut disengagement fast forbear forbearance give up hors de combat pull pull back step step back stop stop short of somethingidiom touch truck You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Drinking alcohol Drugs - general words Related wordabstinent Compareabstention abstinence | American Dictionaryabstinence noun[ U ] us/ˈæb·stə·nəns/ the act of not doing something, esp. something that gives you pleasure |
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