abstention
柯林斯词典
1. N-VAR Abstention is a formal act of not voting either for or against a proposal. 弃权
...a vote of sixteen in favour, three against, and one abstention. …一轮16人赞同、3人反对、1人弃权的投票。
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abstention /əbˈstɛnʃən/ (abstentions)
剑桥词典
abstention noun (NOT VOTING)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]the fact of not voting in favour of or against someone or something
弃权
There were high levels of abstention (from voting ) in the last elections . 上几次选举中都有很多人放弃了投票权。
There were ten votes in favour , six against, and three abstentions. 10票赞成，6票反对，3票弃权。
abstention noun (NOT DOING)
[ 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ] formalnot doing something, such as drinking alcohol or having sex
节制；戒绝（如饮酒，性行为等）
Abstention from alcohol is essential while you are taking this medication . 服用这种药物期间，一定要戒酒。 返回 abstention