Como Pronunciar "abstain"
word
æbˈsteɪn/, /əbˈsteɪn
ub-STAYN
ɐbstˈeɪn
ub-STAYN
Definição
To choose not to do something, especially to not vote or to not participate in an activity, often for moral or personal reasons.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
æbˈsteɪn/, /əbˈsteɪn
Inglês Britânico
ɐbstˈeɪn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
ub-STAYN
UK
ub-STAYN
Ouça em Contexto
He decided to abstain from eating sweets during the month.
Several members chose to abstain from the vote.
If you want to stay healthy, it's good to abstain from smoking.
She always abstains from alcohol at parties because she's driving.