continence

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The voluntary control of urination and defecation. uncountable,usually
    — To maintain continence, the puborectalis muscle chokes the anal canal. The sling of tissue is supposed to release during defecation. Mine has not been doing that.
  2. Moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence. uncountable,usually
    — For quotations using this term, see Citations:continence.
  3. Uninterrupted course; continuity. uncountable,usually
    — the Continence of the Cause should be divided

词形变化

continences plural continency alternative

词汇关系

反义词
incontinence akrasia acrasy intemperance
相关词
countenance

词源

Dated from the 14th century as Middle English contynence, from Old French continence, from Latin continentia (“a repression”). See also countenance.
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