celibate
UK/'selibәt/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A person who is unmarried or abstains from sexual relations, especially for religious reasons
独身者，守贞者
adj.
Unmarried or abstaining from sexual relations, especially by religious vow
独身的，禁欲的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcelibroot
+
ateto make, having
=celibate
Common Collocations
- 1.celibate priest独身牧师
- 2.celibate monk独身僧侣
Example Sentences
- 1.
The priest took a vow to remain celibate for his entire life.