There were high levels of abstention in the election.

那次选举中有许多人弃权。

Abstention from drinking and smoking is the only way to improve your poor health.

戒掉烟酒是改变健康状况的唯一途径。

The resolution was approved 82 to 16 with 18 abstentions.

决议以八十二票对十六票通过,十八票弃权。