abstain
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/əbˈsteɪn/
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/əbˈsteɪn/
to not vote for or against something
At the meeting, two people chose to abstain from voting.
회의에서 두 사람이 투표를 포기했다.
to choose not to do something, like a habit, because it's bad for you or wrong
He decided to abstain from eating chocolate while on a diet.
다이어트 중에는 초콜릿을 먹지 않기로 결정했습니다.
to stay away from something on purpose
Several employees chose to abstain from the company event.
몇 명의 직원이 회사 행사에 참석하지 않기로 결정했습니다.