abstention
gb/æbstˈɛnʃən/ us/æbstˈɛnʃən/
C1
Inglês
tartózkodás, önmegtartóztatás
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
tartózkodás
B2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Do not confuse abstention with absence: an abstention usually means the person is present or counted but chooses not to vote for either side.
Significado
choosing not to vote
Colocações
mass abstention
|high abstention
|voter abstention
|an abstention on a vote
|record an abstention
|register an abstention
|votes and abstentions
|abstention rate
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
vote (the act of choosing a side or option)
|
participation (taking part in the voting process rather than not voting)
Temas
politics
|meetings
|law
|organizations
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
tartózkodás
B2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Abstinence is more common than abstention for avoiding alcohol, drugs, or sex; abstention is more formal and often used with from.
Significado
deliberately not doing something
Colocações
abstention from alcohol
|abstention from drugs
|abstention from sex
|voluntary abstention
|total abstention
|religious abstention
|period of abstention
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
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)
Temas
behavior
|health
|religion
|personal_choices
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
abstention
AFI
GB/æbstˈɛnʃən/
US/æbstˈɛnʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
ab - sten - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sten)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: abstention
- Plural: abstention, abstentions
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