celibate
US /ˈsel.ə.bət/
UK /ˈsel.ə.bət/
形容詞
獨身的, 禁慾的
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, typically for religious reasons
範例:
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Priests in the Catholic Church are required to be celibate.
天主教會的神父被要求保持獨身。
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He chose to remain celibate throughout his life.
他選擇一生保持獨身。
名詞
獨身者, 禁慾者
a person who abstains from marriage and sexual relations
範例:
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He lived as a celibate, dedicating his life to spiritual pursuits.
他以獨身者的身份生活，將一生奉獻給精神追求。
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The monastery was home to many celibates.
修道院是許多獨身者的家。