abstinence
gb/ˈæbstənəns/ us/ˈæbstənəns/
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Anglų
önmegtartóztatás, szexuális önmegtartóztatás, absztinencia
DAIKTAVARDIS
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FORMAL
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Vartosenos šablonas:
abstinence from [something]
After the holidays, she tried a month of abstinence from sweets.
Az ünnepek után megpróbált egy hónapig lemondani az édességről.
The retreat encouraged silence, meditation, and abstinence from digital distractions.
Az elvonuláson a csendet, a meditációt és a digitális zavaró tényezők kerülését ösztönözték.
Many religious traditions include periods of fasting and abstinence.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
He chose abstinence from meat during Lent.
Nagyböjt idején úgy döntött, hogy nem eszik húst.
A week of abstinence from video games helped her study.
Az, hogy egy hétig nem játszott videójátékokkal, segített neki tanulni.
Dažna klaida:
Use abstinence from, not abstinence of. For not voting, the usual word is abstention.
Reikšmė
deliberate avoidance of something
Kolokacijos
complete abstinence
|total abstinence
|voluntary abstinence
|temporary abstinence
|practice abstinence
|promote abstinence
|a period of abstinence
|abstinence from meat
|abstinence from social media
|fasting and abstinence
Sinonimai
restraint (emphasizes self-control, not necessarily complete avoidance.)
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self-denial (suggests refusing pleasures, often for moral or religious reasons.)
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avoidance (more general and less focused on discipline or principle.)
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renunciation (more formal and often suggests a permanent giving up.)
Antonimai
indulgence (doing or having what one desires instead of refusing it.)
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consumption (eating, drinking, or using something rather than avoiding it.)
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participation (taking part in an activity rather than refraining from it.)
Temos
self_control
|health
|lifestyle
|religion
Apibrėžimas
choosing not to have or do something, often for health, moral, or religious reasons.
the deliberate practice of not doing, using, eating, or drinking something, especially something enjoyable or considered harmful.
DAIKTAVARDIS
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Vartosenos šablonas:
abstinence; abstinence before/until [time or event]
The health class discussed abstinence as one way to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
Az egészségtanórán a terhesség és a szexuális úton terjedő fertőzések elkerülésének egyik módjaként beszéltek a szexuális önmegtartóztatásról.
They chose abstinence until they felt ready for a sexual relationship.
A szexuális önmegtartóztatást választották addig, amíg készen nem állnak egy szexuális kapcsolatra.
The campaign promoted abstinence before marriage.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
Abstinence means they are not having sex.
A szexuális önmegtartóztatás azt jelenti, hogy nem létesítenek szexuális kapcsolatot.
She chose abstinence for personal reasons.
Személyes okokból a szexuális önmegtartóztatást választotta.
Dažna klaida:
Abstinence means not having sex; it does not mean using contraception during sex.
Reikšmė
not having sex
Kolokacijos
sexual abstinence
|practice abstinence
|promote abstinence
|teach abstinence
|abstinence before marriage
|abstinence until marriage
|abstinence education
|abstinence pledge
Sinonimai
celibacy (often suggests a long-term, religious, or unmarried state of not having sex.)
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chastity (more moral or religious in tone, and sometimes old-fashioned.)
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sexual inactivity (more clinical and does not necessarily imply a deliberate choice.)
Antonimai
sexual activity (the general opposite: having sex or engaging in sexual behavior.)
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intercourse (specifically sexual intercourse, rather than sexual behavior in general.)
Temos
sex_education
|health
|relationships
|religion
Apibrėžimas
choosing not to have sex.
the choice or practice of not having sexual activity, often for personal, religious, health, or contraceptive reasons.
DAIKTAVARDIS
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absztinencia
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Vartosenos šablonas:
abstinence from [alcohol/drugs]; maintain/achieve abstinence
After treatment, he maintained abstinence from cocaine for eighteen months.
A kezelés után tizennyolc hónapon át megőrizte a kokainnal szembeni absztinenciáját.
Some recovery groups define success as lifelong abstinence, while others focus on reducing harm.
Egyes felépülési csoportok a sikert élethosszig tartó absztinenciaként határozzák meg, míg mások inkább az ártalomcsökkentésre összpontosítanak.
Doctors advise complete abstinence from alcohol for patients with severe liver disease.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
His goal is abstinence from drugs.
A célja a teljes drogmentesség.
She has maintained abstinence from alcohol for two years.
Két éve nem iszik alkoholt.
Dažna klaida:
In addiction contexts, abstinence usually means no use at all; moderation means limited use.
Reikšmė
not using addictive substances
Kolokacijos
abstinence from alcohol
|drug abstinence
|maintain abstinence
|achieve abstinence
|sustained abstinence
|long-term abstinence
|lifelong abstinence
|abstinence rate
|relapse after abstinence
|abstinence-based treatment
Sinonimai
sobriety (commonly used for living without alcohol or drugs; also means not being drunk.)
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non-use (more technical and neutral, especially in research.)
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drug-free living (more informal or advocacy-oriented.)
Antonimai
substance use (using alcohol or drugs rather than avoiding them.)
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moderation (limited use rather than complete avoidance.)
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relapse (returning to substance use after a period of abstinence.)
Temos
health
|addiction
|recovery
|medicine
Apibrėžimas
not using alcohol or drugs at all, especially after addiction.
the state or practice of completely avoiding alcohol, drugs, or another addictive substance, especially as part of treatment or recovery.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
abstinence
IPA
GB/ˈæbstənəns/
US/ˈæbstənəns/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
ab - stin - ence (3 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (ab)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: abstinence
- Plural: abstinence
Posakiai
abstinence pledge
1/ˈæbstənəns plˈɛd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
promise not to have sex
a promise not to have sex, often before marriage.
Pavyzdžiai
- At the youth conference, some students signed an abstinence pledge.
- Years later, she said the abstinence pledge had not prepared her for a healthy relationship.
- The campaign encouraged teenagers to take an abstinence pledge.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- He signed an abstinence pledge.
- The pledge said they would not have sex before marriage.
abstinence-based treatment
1/ˈæbstənəns bˈeɪst tɹˈitmənt/
fixed phrase
treatment requiring non-use
addiction treatment that aims for no use at all.
Pavyzdžiai
- The center offers abstinence-based treatment for people with alcohol dependence.
- Some patients prefer harm-reduction services to abstinence-based treatment.
- An abstinence-based program may require regular drug testing.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- He entered an abstinence-based treatment program.
- The program's goal is no drug use at all.
abstinence-only education
1/ˈæbstənəns ˈoʊnli ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
sex education emphasizing abstinence
sex education that mainly tells students not to have sex.
Pavyzdžiai
- The district replaced abstinence-only education with a broader health curriculum.
- Critics argue that abstinence-only education leaves teenagers without practical information about contraception.
- Supporters of abstinence-only education say it reflects their community's values.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Their school offered abstinence-only education.
- The new curriculum is not abstinence-only.
fasting and abstinence
1/fˈæstɪŋ ˈænd ˈæbstənəns/
fixed phrase
religious food restriction
a religious practice of eating less and not eating some foods.
Pavyzdžiai
- During Lent, many Christians observe days of fasting and abstinence.
- The rules on fasting and abstinence vary by tradition.
- The church published a guide to fasting and abstinence before the holiday.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Friday was a day of fasting and abstinence.
- They did not eat meat during the period of abstinence.
neonatal abstinence syndrome
1/nˌioʊnˈeɪtəl ˈæbstənəns sˈɪndɹˌoʊm/
fixed phrase
technical
newborn drug withdrawal
a medical problem in a baby who has withdrawal symptoms after being exposed to drugs before birth.
Pavyzdžiai
- The hospital has a unit for babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome.
- Public health workers track cases of neonatal abstinence syndrome linked to opioid exposure during pregnancy.
- Treatment for neonatal abstinence syndrome may include careful feeding, comfort measures, and medication.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The baby was treated for neonatal abstinence syndrome.
total abstinence
1/tˈoʊtəl ˈæbstənəns/
fixed phrase
complete avoidance
not doing or using something at all.
Pavyzdžiai
- For him, total abstinence from gambling was safer than setting limits.
- The doctor recommended total abstinence from alcohol while she was taking the medication.
- The program does not demand total abstinence from every participant.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- She chose total abstinence from alcohol.
- Total abstinence means no use at all.