Wordiyoascetic
🇬🇧 UK/əˈsetik/🇺🇸 US/ә'setik/
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A person who practices strict self-denial and abstinence, often for religious or spiritual reasons
苦行者；禁欲者
adj.
Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstinence from physical pleasures; austere
苦行的；禁欲的；严苦自律的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedascetroot
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icrelating to, having the nature of
=ascetic
Common Collocations
- 1.ascetic life禁欲生活
- 2.ascetic monk禁欲僧侣
- 3.ascetic practices苦行修行
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ascetic monk lived a life of strict discipline.
- 2.
His ascetic lifestyle rejected all material comforts.