seclusion
UK/si'klu:ʒәn/US
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Definitions
n.
The state of being kept apart from others; privacy or isolation.
隔离，隐居，幽静。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedse- (apart) + clus (shut) + -ion (state) = 'the state of being shut apart.' The noun of seclude, with the standard d→s switch.
Root clud still carries 24 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.live in seclusion隐居生活
- 2.complete seclusion完全隔绝
- 3.peaceful seclusion宁静的隐居
Example Sentences
- 1.
She spent her final years in seclusion.
- 2.
The villa offers peace and total seclusion.