abstention
gb/æbstˈɛnʃən/ us/æbstˈɛnʃən/
C1
Английски
tartózkodás, önmegtartóztatás
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
FORMAL
1
tartózkodás
B2
Модел на употреба:
abstention on [a vote/issue]; abstention from [a vote/voting]
The resolution passed with 12 votes in favor, 3 against, and 2 abstentions.
A határozatot 12 igen, 3 nem és 2 tartózkodás mellett fogadták el.
Several committee members explained their abstention after the vote.
Több bizottsági tag a szavazás után megindokolta a tartózkodását.
A high abstention rate can make election results harder to interpret.
Примери за учащи
She chose abstention because she did not agree with either side.
A tartózkodást választotta, mert egyik féllel sem értett egyet.
There were five abstentions in the final vote.
A végső szavazáson öten tartózkodtak.
Честа грешка:
Do not confuse abstention with absence: an abstention usually means the person is present or counted but chooses not to vote for either side.
Значение
choosing not to vote
Колокации
mass abstention
|high abstention
|voter abstention
|an abstention on a vote
|record an abstention
|register an abstention
|votes and abstentions
|abstention rate
Синоними
non-vote (more informal and less standard in official contexts)
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withholding a vote (clearer descriptive phrase rather than a single noun)
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neutral vote (sometimes used informally, but an abstention is not exactly a vote)
Антоними
vote (the act of choosing a side or option)
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participation (taking part in the voting process rather than not voting)
Теми
politics
|meetings
|law
|organizations
Определение
a decision not to vote yes or no
The act of formally choosing not to vote for or against something, especially in an election, meeting, or official decision.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
FORMAL
2
tartózkodás
B2
Модел на употреба:
abstention from [something]
The program encourages abstention from alcohol during the challenge.
A program az alkoholtól való tartózkodásra ösztönöz a kihívás idején.
Some religious traditions include periods of abstention from certain foods.
Egyes vallási hagyományokban vannak időszakok, amikor bizonyos ételektől tartózkodnak.
His doctor recommended complete abstention from smoking while he recovered.
Примери за учащи
The group supports abstention from alcohol.
A csoport támogatja az alkoholtól való tartózkodást.
Abstention can be difficult at social events.
Az önmegtartóztatás nehéz lehet társasági eseményeken.
Честа грешка:
Abstinence is more common than abstention for avoiding alcohol, drugs, or sex; abstention is more formal and often used with from.
Значение
deliberately not doing something
Колокации
abstention from alcohol
|abstention from drugs
|abstention from sex
|voluntary abstention
|total abstention
|religious abstention
|period of abstention
Синоними
abstinence (more common for avoiding alcohol, drugs, sex, or certain foods)
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self-denial (emphasizes giving up pleasure or comfort)
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restraint (emphasizes self-control more generally)
Антоними
indulgence (allowing oneself to enjoy or use something)
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participation (taking part in the activity instead of avoiding it)
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consumption (using or taking in something, especially food, drink, or substances)
Теми
behavior
|health
|religion
|personal_choices
Определение
choosing not to do or use something
The deliberate act of not doing, using, or taking part in something, especially for moral, religious, health, or personal reasons.
Граматика
Речникова форма
abstention
IPA
GB/æbstˈɛnʃən/
US/æbstˈɛnʃən/
Срички и ударение
ab - sten - tion (3 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sten)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: abstention
- Plural: abstention, abstentions
Изрази
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