self-denial
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/ˌself dɪˈnaɪəl/
🇬🇧
/ˌself dɪˈnaɪəl/
noun
R
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.
他戒菸的決定證明了他自我克制和決心。
translation
自我否定
詞形變化
Plural
self-denials