self-denial

🇺🇸 /ˌself dɪˈnaɪəl/ 🇬🇧 /ˌself dɪˈnaɪəl/
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noun
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The act of willingly giving up or not indulging in something that you want or like, often for a greater purpose or goal.

His decision to quit smoking was a testament to his self-denial and determination.

他的戒烟决定证明了他的自我克制和决心。

translation

n. 自我否定

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Plural self-denials