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abstention
abstention ความหมายคือ ab·sten·tion /əbˈstenʃən/ n. 1. 戒绝；回避 (from) The agreement calls for abstention by both sides from provocative activities. 协定呼吁双方避免采取挑衅行动。 2. 弃权 the last-minute abstention of seven of the eleven unionists 11名工会会员中7名在最后一分钟的弃权 an abstention on the vote 表决中弃权 six votes for, three against and two abstentions 6票赞成，3票反对和2票弃权 3. 戒绝者；(尤指投票表决时的)弃权者 [ < LL abstentiō < L abstinēre to hold back; 见 ABSTAIN]
