abstention
柯林斯词典
1. N-VAR Abstention is a formal act of not voting either for or against a proposal. 棄權
...a vote of sixteen in favour, three against, and one abstention. …一輪16人贊同、3人反對、1人棄權的投票。
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abstention /əbˈstɛnʃən/ (abstentions)
剑桥词典
abstention noun (NOT VOTING)
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 or 不可數或單數名詞：沒有複數形式的名詞 ]the fact of not voting in favour of or against someone or something
棄權
There were high levels of abstention (from voting ) in the last elections . 上幾次選擧中都有很多人放棄了投票權。
There were ten votes in favour , six against, and three abstentions. 10票贊成，6票反對，3票棄權。
abstention noun (NOT DOING)
[ 不可數或單數名詞：沒有複數形式的名詞 ] formalnot doing something, such as drinking alcohol or having sex
節制；戒絕（如飲酒，性行爲等）
Abstention from alcohol is essential while you are taking this medication . 服用這種葯物期間，一定要戒酒。 返回 abstention