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abstinence

/ˈæbstɪnəns/ American
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  • n. 节制, 戒酒, 戒食
Definition
  • n. the practice of not doing something enjoyable, especially eating certain foods or drinking alcohol
Example
The doctor recommended abstinence from alcohol during her treatment.
医生建议她在治疗期间戒酒。