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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

celibate

英  [ˈselɪbət]
    

[ADJ, NOUN]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. （为宗教信仰而）独身的 , 禁欲的

    Someone who is celibate does not marry or have sex, because of their religious beliefs.

    双语例句

    例：

    The Pope bluntly told the world's priests yesterday to stay celibate.

    教皇昨天直言告诫世界各地的牧师们要保持独身。

    2. （某段时间内）禁欲的

    Someone who is celibate does not have sex during a particular period of their life.

    双语例句

    例：

    I was celibate for two years.

    我禁欲了两年。

    NOUN. 名词

  • celibates

    1. [C 可数名词] （出于宗教信仰的）独身者 , 禁欲者

    A celibate is someone who is celibate.

    双语例句

    例：

    the USA's biggest group of celibates.

    美国最大的独身宗教群体。

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