abstinenceglossary / ABSTINENCE abstinence (ab-st[schwa]-n[schwa]nts). The practice of refraining completely from indulgence in some act; esp., the practice of not having sex or of not consuming alcoholic beverages. 词条贡献者 译者成昱,毕业于世界顶级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与集体诉讼相关的法律文件。