continence/ˈkɔntɪnəns; `kɑntənəns/ n[U]1 (fml 文) control of one's feelings, esp in sexual matters （感情的）节制; （尤指）节制性欲.2 (medical 医) ability to control one's bladder and bowels 大小便的自控能力.
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