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

We still take vows of poverty and celibacy and obedience.
我们仍然发誓要安贫、守身、顺从。
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；
The tenants of the Order include fasting, celibacy, vows of silence and other forms of asceticism.
秩序中包括坚定，单身主义，保持沉默以及其他禁欲主义的教条。
Has it not preached in the place of these, charity and poverty, celibacy and mortification of the flesh, monastic life and Mother Church?
它不是提倡用行善和求乞、独身和禁欲、修道和礼拜来代替这一切吗？
The concept of celibacy carries connotations of asceticism and religious fervor.
修道者的独身观念含有禁欲兴宗教热情之意。
There were even organizations such as the Junior Anti-Sex League, which advocated complete celibacy for both sexes.
他们甚至成立些组织，像反性青年团之类，专门倡导男人跟女人完全禁欲。
My profession condemns me to celibacy.
我的职业决定了我只能过独身生活。
He took a vow of chastity and celibacy.
他发下守贞禁欲的誓言。
They are sworn to celibacy, as well, though indiscretions have been known to happen.
他们宣誓独身，但众所周知的是也曾经有人犯下轻率的举动。
Are you willing to make an oath of celibacy?
你愿意发誓禁欲吗？