abstinence是什么意思，abstinence怎么读

英音 [ˈæbstɪnəns]  

美音[ˈæbstənəns]  

n.节制；节欲；戒酒

Many teenagers just snort at ' abstinence only ' messages .

很多青少年对于教导他们“必须节欲”的说辞都嗤之以鼻。

When abstinence is the only choice , an ascetic frame of mind comes easy .

当节制成为唯一的选择时，苦行者的念头就来得很容易。

But the end to gruelling daylight abstinence and excessive night-time revelry is not the only relief .

但白天忍受禁食折磨晚上纵情狂欢的结束并不是唯一的解脱。

What you really need to do to persuade your partner of the benefits of abstinence in relation to your love life is , of course , to have some fabulous sober sex .

你真正需要做的是说服你的伴侣戒酒对于你们性生活的好处，当然尝试几次传说中清醒的性爱。

Social conservatives have recently argued that " abstinence until marriage builds character and self-control . "

社会保守人士最近声称，“在结婚之前节欲能塑造人格和自我控制力。”