Peter Dutton was also the only Opposition front bencher to abstain from the apology.

彼得·达顿也是唯一一位放弃道歉的反对党前座议员。

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He swore to abstain from smoking.

他发誓要戒烟。

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The leaders asked their representatives to abstain from voting.

领导者要求他们的代表投票时弃权。

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The African Union is calling on Gabonese to show "great restraint" and abstain from acts that might compromise peace and security.

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Dr.Ahmed says people can also adjust their lifestyles: such as abstain,from smoking, indiscriminate sexual inter-course and refrain from factors known to be associated with cancer, such as drug abuse. The Nigeria Cancer Society is working with NGOs to create public awareness campaigns that include radio and television advertisements, handbills,pamphlets and other educational materials that are distributed in schools, hospitals and other public places.

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They have elected to suffer the wrath of God rather than abstain from sin.

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The researchers had 15 male participants abstain from drinking or eating anything caffeinated for 36 hours.

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Only Syria, the Security Council's only Arab member, is expected to abstain from the vote.

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