- Adjective
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1. sparing in consumption of especially food and drink;
- "the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious"- John Galsworthy
- antonym: gluttonous
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2. marked by temperance in indulgence;
- "abstemious meals"
- "a light eater"
- "a light smoker"
- "ate a light supper"
- synonym: light(a)
- 1. He is abstemious in eating and drinking.
- 他在饮食方面是很有节制的。
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- 2. He is abstemious in life.
- 他过简朴的生活。
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》


