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continence

🇬🇧 UK/'kɒntinәns/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

n.

Self-restraint, especially in sexual matters; voluntary control over bodily functions such as urination

节制;自制;(排泄)自控能力

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
contogether, with
+
tinhold, keep
+
encestate, quality
=continence

Common Collocations

  • 1.sexual continence性节制
  • 2.medical continence医学大陆

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The monk practiced continence and self-control as part of his spiritual discipline.

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