solitude
UK/'sɔlitju:d/US/'sɒlitju:d/
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Definitions
n.
The state of being alone, especially when peaceful or chosen.
独处；独居
n.
A lonely or remote place.
幽僻之处；荒僻之地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin sōlitūdō, from sōlus (alone). Solitude is the noun for the state of being alone — but unlike loneliness it usually carries a positive, peaceful tone: the solitude of a quiet morning.
Root sol still carries 22 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.enjoy solitude享受独处
- 2.in solitude在独处中
- 3.peace and solitude宁静与独处
- 4.crave solitude渴望独处
Example Sentences
- 1.
She enjoys the solitude of early mornings.
- 2.
After the noisy week, he craved a little solitude.
- 3.
The cabin offered complete solitude among the pines.