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n. 戒除,戒酒,节制,弃权;避开

拆分: abs-分离,脱离 + -tent-握,持有 + -ion名词词尾 

例:
alcohol consumption versus abstention. 喝酒对戒酒。 
There were high levels of abstention in the election. 那次选举中有许多人弃权。 
a resolution passed by 126 votes to none, with six abstentions. 以126票赞成、0票反对、6票弃权通过的决议。 
Abstention from drinking and smoking is the only way to improve your poor health. 戒掉烟酒是改变你不良健康状况的唯一途径。