English Dictionary

abstinence

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

noun

Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism).

Abstinence is the act of refraining from indulging in a particular activity, especially one that is considered harmful or addictive.

意味（1）

Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism).

意味（2）

Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage.

意味（3）

(ecclesiastical) Abstention from certain foods on days of penitential observance.

The church teaching before Vatican II was that it was 'gravely sinful' to take 2 ounces of meat on a day of abstinence such as Friday, said the Rev. Joseph S. Rossi, a Jesuit professor of church history at Loyola College.

意味（4）

The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything.

意味（5）

(obsolete) Self-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything.

意味（6）

(business) Delay of spending to accrue capital.