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

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；
Then a passionate celibacy is all that any of us can look forward to.
那么，令人朝思暮想的独身生活，就是我们大家所能乞求的了。
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。
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。
I just want to say that I've taken a vow of celibacy.
我正要说我已经发誓要光棍一生了。
You took a vow of celibacy?
你立下了禁欲宣言？
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。
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。
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。
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。