celibate
🇺🇸
/ˈselɪbət/
🇬🇧
/ˈselɪbət/
adjective
R
Choosing not to get married or have a sexual relationship, often for religious reasons.
Some religious leaders live a celibate life.
一些宗教领袖过着独身的生活。
R
Choosing not to have a sexual relationship.
After her breakup, she decided to be celibate for a while.
分手后，她决定暂时独身。
noun
R
A person who has chosen not to marry or have a sexual relationship.
Some people choose to live a life of celibacy.
有些人选择过独身生活。
translation
禁欲, 禁欲者
独身者
词形变化
Plural
celibates