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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

Example Sentence

She decided to abstain from alcohol.

她决定戒绝酒精。

Synonyms

refrain forgo

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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.

A indulge
B refrain
C enjoy
D consume

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

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The doctor advised him to ______ from sugary drinks for an entire month.

A indulge
B consume
C abstain
D savor

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

Common questions about “abstain”

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.

How do you use “abstain” in a sentence?

She decided to abstain from alcohol. (她决定戒绝酒精。)

What are synonyms for “abstain”?

refrain, forgo — all close in meaning to abstain (v. refrain; avoid; give up).

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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abstain

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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