abstain

astenersi

Scegliere di non fare o consumare qualcosa, soprattutto se piacevole.

In inglese semplice: To choose not to do or have something, especially something enjoyable.

• I abstain from alcohol.
• She abstained from smoking throughout her pregnancy.
• They chose to abstain from eating sweets for a month.

Come si usa: abstain from something (She abstains from alcohol.); abstain from doing something (He decided to abstain from eating meat.)

Sinonimi: refrain, forgo

Espressioni comuni: abstain from alcohol, abstain from smoking, abstain from something

astenersi

Scegliere di non votare né a favore né contro qualcosa in una riunione o elezione.

In inglese semplice: To choose not to vote for or against something at a meeting or election.

• Two members chose to abstain.
• He abstained from voting on the proposal.
• Will you support the motion or abstain?

Come si usa: abstain from voting (Three members abstained from voting.); abstain on something (She abstained on the budget proposal.)

Espressioni comuni: abstain from voting, abstain on something