celibate - Definition & Meaning

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celibates

宗教独身者, 立下贞洁誓言的人

a person who has taken a religious vow to abstain from sexual relations, often as part of a spiritual or monastic commitment

The monk lived as a celibate, devoted entirely to prayer and service.
这位僧侣以独身者的身份生活，完全奉献于祈祷和服务。
She chose to become a celibate after joining the religious order.
她加入宗教教团后选择成为独身者。
As a celibate, he renounced marriage and worldly pleasures.
作为独身者，他放弃了婚姻和世俗的享乐。
The convent housed dozens of celibates who had taken vows of chastity.
修道院收容了数十名独身者，他们曾发贞洁誓言。
The priest remained a celibate, honoring his sacred commitment.
牧师保持独身，以尊重他的神圣承诺。