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abstain

/æbˈsteɪn/

ab · stain /æb · ˈsteɪn/

English Definition

v. refrain; avoid; give up

中文释义

戒绝；放弃

Significado en Español

abstenerse, renunciar

한국어 뜻

삼가다, 자제하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

kiêng, nhịn

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

abs-(leave) + tain(hold) → refrain, abstain.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “abstain”: After realizing the harmful effects of sugar, Maria decided to abstain from eating desserts.

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B — refrain. “abstain” means v. refrain; avoid; give up

What does “abstain” mean?

abstain — v. refrain; avoid; give up. In Chinese: 戒绝；放弃.

How do you pronounce “abstain”?

abstain is pronounced /æbˈsteɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ab · stain.

Is “abstain” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. abstain appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “abstain”?

abs-(leave) + tain(hold) → refrain, abstain.

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