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abstemiousness 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
  1. restricted to bare necessities
  2. moderation in eating and drinking
  3. Abstinence is a voluntary restraint from indulging in bodily activities that are widely experienced as giving pleasure. Most frequently, the term refers to abstention from sexual intercourse, alcohol or food. The practice can arise from religious prohibitions or practical considerations.
  4. The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance