forgo
【放弃、抛弃】
"Forgo" 是一个动词,意思是放弃、抛弃或决定不做某事,尤其是放弃某种享乐、好处或选择。它通常指主动的、经过思考的决定。
含义:
- 放弃、抛弃:
- 指自愿地放弃某个机会、享乐、习惯或需求,通常是为了追求更重要的目标或因某些原因。
- 例如:
- She decided to forgo the dessert because she was trying to eat healthier.
(她决定放弃甜点,因为她在努力吃得更健康。) - He forwent the promotion to spend more time with his family.
(他放弃了晋升机会,以便能花更多时间陪伴家人。)
- She decided to forgo the dessert because she was trying to eat healthier.
- 没有、未曾:
- 用来表示未做某事,通常指放弃某个活动或选择。
- 例如:
- They decided to forgo the usual meeting this week.
(他们决定本周不举行通常的会议。)
- They decided to forgo the usual meeting this week.
总结:
Forgo 指的是主动决定放弃某些东西,特别是有意识地放弃某个享乐、选择或机会,通常带有一种自愿或理性的成分。