abstinence
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ab·sti·nence /ˈæbstənəns/ noun [uncountable] NOT DO somethingthe practice of not having something you enjoy, especially alcohol or sex, usually for reasons of religion or health 〔尤出于宗教或健康原因的〕节制；〔尤指〕戒酒，禁欲 —abstinent adjective
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abstinence• I had planned to usher in the new decade with a month of abstinence.• Some creatures indulge but once a year, with long periods of abstinence as they make copies of themselves.• I should know by now that heavy drinkers are awfully fond of high-flown rationalisations for any brief spell of abstinence.• In the early stages of abstinence, people are having a lot of difficulties and craving is most pronounced.• Paul permits temporary abstinence also but only by mutual agreement.• Total abstinence from any sweeteners can cure a sweet tooth permanently - which is much better in the long term.• The primary goal of the treatment was abstinence.• The third floor was a no-smoking floor or I think I might have started smoking again after six years' abstinence.Origin abstinence (1300-1400) Old French Latin abstinentia, from Latin abstinere; → ABSTAINab·sti·nence nounChineseSyllable
having of Corpus practice enjoy, the not you something
abstinence
ab‧sti‧nence /ˈæbstənəns, ˈæbstɪnəns/
noun [uncountable]the practice of not having something you enjoy, especially alcohol or sex, usually for reasons of religion or health
—abstinent adjective
ab‧sti‧nence /ˈæbstənəns, ˈæbstɪnəns/
noun [uncountable]the practice of not having something you enjoy, especially alcohol or sex, usually for reasons of religion or health—abstinent adjective