Abstention

中文含义：弃权，不投票

英语词性：noun

美式发音：əbˈstɛnʃən

同义词：refrain, nonparticipation, neutrality

易混淆单词：abstinence, which means restraint or self-denial

双语例句：

  • The party policy of abstention caused controversy among the members.
  • She chose abstention instead of casting a vote for either candidate in the election.
  • In order to show his disagreement, he announced his abstention from the decision.
  • Many citizens choose abstention as a way to protest against the current political system.