celibacy

英 [ˈselɪbəsi]

美 [ˈselɪbəsi]

n. 独身; 禁欲

BNC.16449 / COCA.15034

柯林斯词典

noun

abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
Synonym:chastitysexual abstention
an unmarried status

This is achieved by strict celibacy and ascetic practices.
这是通过严格的独身和禁欲主义的做法。
But the monasteries were abnormal social bodies, founded on celibacy;
但是修道院是以独身生活为基础的非正常的社会团体；
Colonel, these men have taken a supreme vow of celibacy.
上校，这些人发过毒誓要一辈子单身。
Gregory VII did more than any previous Pope to enforce clerical celibacy.
为了强制僧侣独身，格雷高里七世比以前任何教皇尽力都多。
He's taken a vow of celibacy.
他已经起誓要守独身。
The abrogation of compulsory celibacy showed the utter instability and lack of moral foundation of the sect.
废除强制性的独身显示，完全不稳定和缺乏道德基础的节。
Believe me, I am conscious of the irony of going to Italy in pursuit of pleasure during a period of self-imposed celibacy.
相信我，我知道在自愿独身期间来意大利追求快乐，所蕴涵的讽刺意味。
My profession condemns me to celibacy.
我的职业决定了我只能过独身生活。
Are you willing to make an oath of celibacy?
你愿意发誓禁欲吗？
The illegitimate daughter of an ecclesiastic who has taken a vow of celibacy.
教士的私生女已誓单身的神职人员的私生女有些职员难保不私吞公款。