Level700
動詞 (verb)
Abstain
控える、慎む、棄権する
💡 Usage & Nuance:
投票、飲酒、特定の活動などを「控える」文脈で使われます。特に会議の議事録や規約でよく見られます。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
refrain
desist
forgo
📝 Business Examples
Members were asked to abstain from voting on the proposal if they had a conflict of interest.
利害の対立がある場合は、その提案への投票を棄権するようメンバーは求められた。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "Abstain"
Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, some board members chose to _______ from commenting.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 文脈的に「コメントを控える」が自然です。
English: The context implies refraining from comment due to sensitivity.
English: The context implies refraining from comment due to sensitivity.
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