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abstemious

英[əb'stiːmɪəs] 美[əb'stimɪəs]
  • adj. 节约的,节省的;有节制的

英英释意


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"