abstemious

[英] [æbˈsti:mi:əs, əb-] [美] [æbˈstimiəs, əb-] 生词本

adj.

adv.

n.

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1. ADJ-GRADED 有节制的;饮食有度的 Someone who is abstemious avoids doing too much of something enjoyable such as eating or drinking. 
Adjective

1. sparing in consumption of especially food and drink;

  • "the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious"- John Galsworthy

2. marked by temperance in indulgence;

  • "abstemious meals"
  • "a light eater"
  • "a light smoker"
  • "ate a light supper"
1. He is abstemious in eating and drinking.
他在饮食方面是很有节制的。

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2. He is abstemious in life.
他过简朴的生活。

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