Abstemious
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- adj. 有节制的, 节俭的
- ［英］ adj. 有节制的, 节俭的 ( moderate in eating and drinking; temperate)
- ［记］ abs+tem ( 酒) +ious -> 不喝酒 -> 节制的;tem来自拉丁文temetum=mead ( 蜜酒)
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Etymology: Latin abstemius, from abs- + -temius; akin to Latin temetum intoxicating drink
- Date: 1609
- marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol; also reflecting such restraint an abstemious diet
- • abstemiously adverb
- • abstemiousness noun
