abstinence的词源

英文词源

abstinence (n.)

mid-14c., "forbearance in indulgence of the appetites," from Old French abstinence (earlier astenance), from Latin abstinentia "abstinence, starvation; self-restraint, integrity," noun of quality from abstinentem (nominative abstinens), present participle of abstinere (see abstain). Specifically of sexual appetites from mid-14c., but also in Middle English of food, fighting, luxury.

中文词源

abstinence：节制，节欲，戒酒

词根词缀： abs-分离,脱离 + -tin-握,持有 + -ence名词词尾 → 放弃不良嗜好

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