He abstained from voting at the end of the debate.

辩论结束投票时，他弃权了。

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He abstained from televised debates with Ms Tymoshenko to avoid making gaffes.

为避免出丑，他拒绝与季莫申科女士在电视上辩论。

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With his inherent love of life, he started meeting people socially again, although he abstained from alcohol and cigarettes.

由于天生热爱生活，他又开始了社交生活，但戒绝了烟酒。

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But he abstained on the resolution authorising force in Libya (having originally wanted to vote no, it is said).

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He abstained from televised debates with Ms Tymoshenko to avoid making gaffes.

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