recluse

释义

re-（回、向后）+ cluse（关）=「被关回去 / 关起来的人」。recluse 是退隐、把自己关起来与社会隔绝的人。最初指住在密室里、把自己关起来的宗教隐修者；如今泛指任何刻意避开人群的人。

常用搭配

• 1.become a recluse变成隐士
• 2.live as a recluse过隐居生活

例句

• 1.

  The famous writer became a recluse in his later years.

  这位著名作家晚年变成了隐士。

• 2.

  He lives like a recluse, rarely leaving his apartment.

  他过着隐士般的生活，很少离开公寓。