"refrain from," Old English forgan "abstain from, leave undone, neglect," also "go or pass over, go away," from for- "away" + gan "go" (see go (v.)). Often, but less properly, forego. Related: Forgoing; forgone.
双语例句
1. No one was prepared to forgo their lunch hour to attend the meeting.
谁都不愿意放弃午餐时间出席会议。
来自《权威词典》
2. Time to prepare was a luxuary he would have to forgo.
因为时间不够,他不得不放弃做准备工作.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. She would willingly forgo a birthday treat if only her warring parents would declare a truce.
只要她的父母停止争吵,她愿意放弃生日宴请.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Many skiers are happy to forgo a summer vacation to go skiing.